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Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter visited Marines on Camp Pendleton, June 23. Carpenter met and talked with Marines at the base theater, answering their questions and sharing his personal experience. Carpenter then met and took photos with units from across Camp Pendleton.

Carpenter received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on June 19, 2014 for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 21, 2010.

For more information about Cpl. Kyle Carpenter please visit http://www.marines.mil/moh/medalofhonor.aspx

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter visited Marines on Camp Pendleton, June 23. Carpenter met and talked with Marines at the base theater, answering their questions and sharing his personal experience. Carpenter then met and took photos with units from across Camp Pendleton. Carpenter received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on June 19, 2014 for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 21, 2010. For more information about Cpl. Kyle Carpenter please visit http://www.marines.mil/moh/medalofhonor.aspx

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter visited Marines on Camp Pendleton, June 23. Carpenter met and talked with Marines at the base theater, answering their questions and sharing his personal experience. Carpenter then met and took photos with units from across Camp Pendleton.

Carpenter received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on June 19, 2014 for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 21, 2010.

For more information about Cpl. Kyle Carpenter please visit http://www.marines.mil/moh/medalofhonor.aspx

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter visited Marines on Camp Pendleton, June 23. Carpenter met and talked with Marines at the base theater, answering their questions and sharing his personal experience. Carpenter then met and took photos with units from across Camp Pendleton. Carpenter received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on June 19, 2014 for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 21, 2010. For more information about Cpl. Kyle Carpenter please visit http://www.marines.mil/moh/medalofhonor.aspx

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Retired Master Sgt. Daniel Ramos and his son Navy Ensign Daniel Ramos Jr. recall moments throughout Ramos' Marine Corps career. Ramos is pointing himself out in a photo of a firing detail he led while stationed in Cuba.

Ramos was a combat engineer and the first member of his family to join the armed services. Ramos Jr. recieved his commission into the Navy May 23, 2014.

Retired Master Sgt. Daniel Ramos and his son Navy Ensign Daniel Ramos Jr. recall moments throughout Ramos' Marine Corps career. Ramos is pointing himself out in a photo of a firing detail he led while stationed in Cuba. Ramos was a combat engineer and the first member of his family to join the armed services. Ramos Jr. recieved his commission into the Navy May 23, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Retired Master Sgt. Daniel Ramos, with his dog Top, displays the shadow box he received upon his retirement from the Marine Corps and photos from various times and places during his career.

Ramos was a combat engineer and the first member of his family to join the armed services. His son Daniel Ramos Jr. recieved his commission into the Navy May 23, 2014.

Retired Master Sgt. Daniel Ramos, with his dog Top, displays the shadow box he received upon his retirement from the Marine Corps and photos from various times and places during his career. Ramos was a combat engineer and the first member of his family to join the armed services. His son Daniel Ramos Jr. recieved his commission into the Navy May 23, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Daniel Ramos at home in Fallbrook, Calif., with his children Daniel and Terri in 1994.

Daniel Ramos at home in Fallbrook, Calif., with his children Daniel and Terri in 1994.

Photo by Courtesy of Daniel Ramos

Courtesy photo Master Sgts. Allessi and Ramos in Iraq, 2005.

Courtesy photo Master Sgts. Allessi and Ramos in Iraq, 2005.

Photo by Courtesy of Daniel Ramos

Photo courtesy of Chief Robert T. Johnson

Photo courtesy of Chief Robert T. Johnson

Photo by Chief Robert T. Johnson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Three teams of two competed for the title of the Culinary Team of the Quarter at the 31 Area Mess Hall on Edson Range here June 11. The winners for this quarter were Team 1, Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart who work at the 33 Area Mess Hall here.

The competition is a two-day event. On the first day, 12 teams competed in a book test and a Jeopardy-style quiz. Only four teams qualified to move on to the cooking portion of the competition the following day.

The theme of the cooking competition this third quarter was barbeque, and each team was expected to make a protein dish using chicken or pork, cornbread and a salad. For the first time this quarter the competition included 45 minutes of assistance to each team from guest chef Rahm Fama.

This competition is used not only as an training tool, but also to build camaraderie among the food service community, said Donovan Brown, the Marine Corps Installations West regional executive chef.

From Left to Right: 2nd place winners Cpl. Katherine Castaneda and Lance Cpl. Stephen Van Hout, 1st place winners Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart, and 3rd place winners Sgt. Raphael Castillo and Sgt. Matthew Mata.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Three teams of two competed for the title of the Culinary Team of the Quarter at the 31 Area Mess Hall on Edson Range here June 11. The winners for this quarter were Team 1, Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart who work at the 33 Area Mess Hall here. The competition is a two-day event. On the first day, 12 teams competed in a book test and a Jeopardy-style quiz. Only four teams qualified to move on to the cooking portion of the competition the following day. The theme of the cooking competition this third quarter was barbeque, and each team was expected to make a protein dish using chicken or pork, cornbread and a salad. For the first time this quarter the competition included 45 minutes of assistance to each team from guest chef Rahm Fama. This competition is used not only as an training tool, but also to build camaraderie among the food service community, said Donovan Brown, the Marine Corps Installations West regional executive chef. From Left to Right: 2nd place winners Cpl. Katherine Castaneda and Lance Cpl. Stephen Van Hout, 1st place winners Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart, and 3rd place winners Sgt. Raphael Castillo and Sgt. Matthew Mata.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Three teams of two competed for the title of the Culinary Team of the Quarter at the 31 Area Mess Hall on Edson Range here June 11. The winners for this quarter were Team 1, Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart who work at the 33 Area Mess Hall here.

The competition is a two-day event. On the first day, 12 teams competed in a book test and a Jeopardy-style quiz. Only four teams qualified to move on to the cooking portion of the competition the following day.

The theme of the cooking competition this quarter was barbeque and each team was expected to make a protein dish using chicken or pork, cornbread and a salad. This quarter the competition included 45 minutes of assistance to each team from guest chef Rahm Fama.

This competition is used not only as an training tool, but also to build camaraderie among the food service community, said Donovan Brown, the Marine Corps Installations West Regional executive chef.

From Left to Right: Col. Jeff Arruda, Anthony Stewart, Dustin Delmar, Donovan Brown.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Three teams of two competed for the title of the Culinary Team of the Quarter at the 31 Area Mess Hall on Edson Range here June 11. The winners for this quarter were Team 1, Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart who work at the 33 Area Mess Hall here. The competition is a two-day event. On the first day, 12 teams competed in a book test and a Jeopardy-style quiz. Only four teams qualified to move on to the cooking portion of the competition the following day. The theme of the cooking competition this quarter was barbeque and each team was expected to make a protein dish using chicken or pork, cornbread and a salad. This quarter the competition included 45 minutes of assistance to each team from guest chef Rahm Fama. This competition is used not only as an training tool, but also to build camaraderie among the food service community, said Donovan Brown, the Marine Corps Installations West Regional executive chef. From Left to Right: Col. Jeff Arruda, Anthony Stewart, Dustin Delmar, Donovan Brown.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Oliver North, a retired Marine Corps colonel, meets retired Marine Lt. Col. Ken Graham at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange here June 7.

Pendleton is among the first stops for North as part of his book promotion tour where he will travel across the country making more than 40 stops. North said it was an easy decision to make Pendleton an early stop because "it is all about the Marines."

North is a best-selling author and host of the TV show War Stories. Graham served in the Marine Corps during the same time as North.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Oliver North, a retired Marine Corps colonel, meets retired Marine Lt. Col. Ken Graham at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange here June 7. Pendleton is among the first stops for North as part of his book promotion tour where he will travel across the country making more than 40 stops. North said it was an easy decision to make Pendleton an early stop because "it is all about the Marines." North is a best-selling author and host of the TV show War Stories. Graham served in the Marine Corps during the same time as North.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Oliver North, a retired Marine Corps colonel, meets with and signs a copy of his new book for Navy Capt. Barbra Trunzo at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange here June 7.

Pendleton is among the first stops for North as part of his book promotion tour where he will travel across the country making more than 40 stops. North said it was an easy decision to make Pendleton an early stop because "it is all about the Marines."

North is a best-selling author and host of the TV show War Stories. Trunzo works at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Oliver North, a retired Marine Corps colonel, meets with and signs a copy of his new book for Navy Capt. Barbra Trunzo at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange here June 7. Pendleton is among the first stops for North as part of his book promotion tour where he will travel across the country making more than 40 stops. North said it was an easy decision to make Pendleton an early stop because "it is all about the Marines." North is a best-selling author and host of the TV show War Stories. Trunzo works at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Georges St-Pierre, mixed martial artist and UFC world champion, meets Marine volunteers and runners at the 22nd World Famous Mud Run on Camp Pendleton June 8. St-Pierre took photos and signed autographs for Mud Run racers and service members during the visit.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Admiral Matthew Nathan talks to junior military and civilian hospital staff during a visit to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton June 5, 2014. Nathan told them how important their jobs were to the Marines, sailors and families of Camp Pendleton.

Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Admiral Matthew Nathan talks to junior military and civilian hospital staff during a visit to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton June 5, 2014. Nathan told them how important their jobs were to the Marines, sailors and families of Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Douglas Allen

Roger Lankheet, simulation specialist, Staff Education and Training Department, briefs Surgeon General of the Navy, Vice Admiral Matthew Nathan about the ultra sound training device in the simulation center during a tour of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton June 5, 2014. The 440 square foot sim center features capabilities to provide realistic training for NHCP and area command medical staff members on adult and child mannequins.

Roger Lankheet, simulation specialist, Staff Education and Training Department, briefs Surgeon General of the Navy, Vice Admiral Matthew Nathan about the ultra sound training device in the simulation center during a tour of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton June 5, 2014. The 440 square foot sim center features capabilities to provide realistic training for NHCP and area command medical staff members on adult and child mannequins.

Photo by Douglas Allen