February 12, 2013 — Members of the National Naval Officers Association Camp Pendleton and Miramar chapters are soliciting service members to attend the Inaugural NNOA Senior Leader Mentorship Seminar scheduled on Feb. 20 from 5 - 8 p.m.The seminar will be held at the Family Team Building Center here, bldg. 1795.The event will provide attendees an opportunity to MORE
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February 12, 2013 — Rum and Vodka for all Marines and sailors – but not to drink. Rum and Vodka is the title of a one-man play scheduled to show Feb. 14 at the base theater here.The play is an alcohol and substance abuse awareness and prevention training program. There will be panel and town hall discussions following the performance.Two shows are scheduled, 9 - MORE
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February 08, 2013 — The Marine & Family Programs officer is soliciting service members to attend an all day event on two college campuses to gain exposure to veteran centers, curriculum and admission policies and to network with college students and graduates.Only 20 service members will be selected to attend.All participants must meet the following MORE
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February 08, 2013 — Marines and civilians gathered to celebrate a friend’s dedication and commitment to the Corps.Retired Lt. Col. Thomas K. Farrell was awarded the Commendation for Superior Civilian Service Award in the commanding general’s conference room here Feb. 1 for his service as the G-1 assistant chief of staff for Marine Corps Installations-West from January MORE
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February 08, 2013 — Battered catfish bubbled in deep-fryers and buckets of pasta were added to seasoned cheese sauce as Marines hastily moved around the Las Pulgas Mess hall galley in preparation for the lunch rush. Unlike the daily routine of the Las Pulgas food-service specialists, Chef Mark Millwood provided the lunch menu on Feb. 6.Millwood is a former U.S. Navy MORE
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February 08, 2013 — Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the birth of a man who has left his print forever in American and world history. The crowd stood tall and their hands laid over their hearts as Marine Band San Diego played the national anthem and the guests began softly singing along to the melody during the opening ceremony.A white-rose wreath was laid at MORE
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February 08, 2013 — The Marine Corps League, partnering with the base, will host the 2013 Marine West Exposition at Del Mar Beach here Feb. 13-14.The expo is scheduled to present a platform for defense contractors to display and promote their latest equipment and technological advancements, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14.All base personnel MORE
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February 06, 2013 — Carbon and perfume filled the air. Delicate fingers clenched the M249 SAW pistol-grip until the pink and blue fingernails clattered together. The fluorescent-colored nails glimmered as she slowly pulled the trigger. The loud bang resounded through the valley as the round struck an old rusted tank. Like the other shooters before her, when the dust MORE
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February 01, 2013 — The teenage military brat pumping gasoline at Camp Pendleton in the early 1960s had no inkling of retiring on the base – let alone twice.Michael G. Hire retired a first time as a lieutenant colonel after 24 years of Marine Corps service. His second retirement came at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, Calif., Jan. 26, after serving 20 years MORE
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January 31, 2013 — The distinct sounds of racquetballs bouncing off walls and racquets resonated through the gym. Marines crowded around the four racquetball courts at Paige Field House here waiting for their turn to test their skills and to earn points toward the Commanding General’s Cup Series. Three Marines out-served the competition during this year’s first Cup MORE
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