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CREDO, PREP help keep marriages strong

Marines and Sailors face stressful problems daily. Regardless of age, background or status these problems can wear a service member down. Two organization aboard the Combat Center exist to combat this stress before it becomes too much of a problem. The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation and the Prevention and Relationship

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Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment?s Remain Behind Element pause for a moment after their morning formation of in front of the 7th Marines Regimental command post Nov. 16. The ?War Dogs? who remained behind could not deploy due to medical issues, legal issues or are approaching their end-of-active-duty date. Some Marines returned early from their deployment from being wounded. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment?s Remain Behind Element pause for a moment after their morning formation of in front of the 7th Marines Regimental command post Nov. 16. The ?War Dogs? who remained behind could not deploy due to medical issues, legal issues or are approaching their end-of-active-duty date. Some Marines returned early from their deployment from being wounded.

2/7’s RBE fights battle off battlefield

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States; 1985From July 2 through 7, a wave of infantrymen set off on an expedition that consisted of fighting a world enemy, stabilizing and securing a society that yearned for

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Bronze star recipient gives credit to platoon

A scout sniper from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device for his valorous actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2 from September 2004 until March 2005 in a ceremony held Nov. 18 at the 1/7 battalion headquarters. Serving as the team leader of the 1/7 Scout Sniper Platoon, Sgt. Lance

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Golfers raise money for Toys for Tots

Combat Center residents played through 18 holes of golf in support of the 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament Nov. 18 at Desert Winds Golf Course. The weather was clear without a cloud in the sky and only a light breeze in the air – it was a good day for golf. “The turnout was pretty good,” said Fred Bryant, coordinator for the tournament and

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Paige Muriello, a fifth grade student from Wagner Elementary School of Placentia, Calif., examines a Congressional Medal of Honor along with her classmates at the Walk of Honor event Nov. 17 in Santa Ana, Calif. - Paige Muriello, a fifth grade student from Wagner Elementary School of Placentia, Calif., examines a Congressional Medal of Honor along with her classmates at the Walk of Honor event Nov. 17 in Santa Ana, Calif.

‘Walk of Honor’ remembers America’s heroes

“I hate war. I detest it… But I love freedom more,” said retired Army Lt. Col. Richard D. Wandke, a volunteer speaker at the Veterans Advisory Council’s Walk of Honor program. Wandke, commanding officer at the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Santiago High School in Garden Grove, Calif., was one of a few veterans to share their story with

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Gunnery Sgt. Tracy D. Morgan, data systems chief with the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, aims in at his target, which is 1,000 yards away. The Combat Center hosted the 46th Annual Twentynine Palms National Rifle Association Long Range Regional matches from Nov. 17 to 19. - Gunnery Sgt. Tracy D. Morgan, data systems chief with the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, aims in at his target, which is 1,000 yards away. The Combat Center hosted the 46th Annual Twentynine Palms National Rifle Association Long Range Regional matches from Nov. 17 to 19.

NRA rifle competition hits the Combat Center

The 46th Annual Twentynine Palms National Rifle Association Long Range Regional rifle matches were held at the Combat Center’s Marksmanship Training Unit rifle range Nov. 17 to 19. Thirty-two people affiliated with the NRA and Marine Corps marksmanship teams participated in the event, which is just about three years younger than the base.

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Josh Wagner, James Snelgrove, Michael Gines and Alejandros Gutierez of Data Systems Chief Course 3-5 took the championship in the Thanksgiving Dodgeball Tournament Nov. 14 to 16 at the East Gym. - Josh Wagner, James Snelgrove, Michael Gines and Alejandros Gutierez of Data Systems Chief Course 3-5 took the championship in the Thanksgiving Dodgeball Tournament Nov. 14 to 16 at the East Gym.

Dodgeball tourney closes

The final drama in the explosive three-day Thanksgiving Dodgeball Tournament came to an end Nov. 16 at the East Gym. With nine of the 17 teams eliminated, only eight remained to fight for the championship. Half way through day two, the A-Team aimed to take the tournament without any losses. “We’re positive about the games ahead,” said Matthew

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3/4 shuts out CLB-7/MWSS-374, will face Tanks in championship

The smell of freshly-cut grass permeated the chilling night air as Felix Field came alive again Nov. 16 when players and more than 100 fans gathered for the first set of playoff games of the Commanding General’s Tackle Football League.The four teams fought for their respective spots in this week’s championship game in the single elimination-style

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Scott Mintz of Weber Grills dumps charcoal into a grill prior to competitors beginning for the Command of the Grill cooking competition Nov. 16 at the Hashmarks Staff Noncommissioned Officer?s Club. - Scott Mintz of Weber Grills dumps charcoal into a grill prior to competitors beginning for the Command of the Grill cooking competition Nov. 16 at the Hashmarks Staff Noncommissioned Officer?s Club.

Grill instructors take to steaks at ‘Command of the Grill’ competition

Ten grills stood neatly in a row; the fire and smoke at their centers transforming the wood into smoldering embers. The sizzle of two cuts of beef landing on a searing hot grate and the enticing smells of steak being cooked to perfection meandered through the area at the Hashmarks Staff Noncommissioned Officers Club Nov. 16 during the Weber Command

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A cast bronze bust of Robert E. Bush sits on display at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital wearing a replica of his Congressional Medal of Honor which he received for his actions on Okinawa in 1945. Bush passed away Nov. 8 after a battle with cancer and was honored by a memorial service Nov. 18 at the hospital. - A cast bronze bust of Robert E. Bush sits on display at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital wearing a replica of his Congressional Medal of Honor which he received for his actions on Okinawa in 1945. Bush passed away Nov. 8 after a battle with cancer and was honored by a memorial service Nov. 18 at the hospital.

Naval hospital mourns loss of namesake, MOH recipient, friend

A blue ribbon made of silk, embroidered with 13 white stars with a star-shaped medal hanging from an anchor - a simple description for a symbol so powerful to those who know its true meaning. However, many recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest award for valor, don’t see this award as belonging to them, and often view

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CREDO, PREP help keep marriages strong

2/7’s RBE fights battle off battlefield

Bronze star recipient gives credit to platoon

Golfers raise money for Toys for Tots

‘Walk of Honor’ remembers America’s heroes

NRA rifle competition hits the Combat Center

Dodgeball tourney closes

3/4 shuts out CLB-7/MWSS-374, will face Tanks in championship

Grill instructors take to steaks at ‘Command of the Grill’ competition

Naval hospital mourns loss of namesake, MOH recipient, friend

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