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Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator, paints lines on the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Dickinson organizes everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. "I'm part of the pre-event and then I get to see everything unfold," said Dickinson. For the past 12 years she has been going the extra mile to accommodate to depot personnel intramural sports needs and will continue doing so. "Its hard to move on from something you love," said Dickinson.

Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator, paints lines on the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Dickinson organizes everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. "I'm part of the pre-event and then I get to see everything unfold," said Dickinson. For the past 12 years she has been going the extra mile to accommodate to depot personnel intramural sports needs and will continue doing so. "Its hard to move on from something you love," said Dickinson.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Families should have fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in their homes for proper fire safety and prevention. Families should know how to work a fire extinguisher and check their detectors regularly. Matches and lighters should be kept out of reach of children like in a high cabinet or drawer.::r::::n::

Families should have fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in their homes for proper fire safety and prevention. Families should know how to work a fire extinguisher and check their detectors regularly. Matches and lighters should be kept out of reach of children like in a high cabinet or drawer.::r::::n::

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

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Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, speaks to recruiting station commanders during the National Commanders' Conference at the Omni Hotel in San Diego Oct. 18. Amos spoke to the audience about the importance of diversity in the Marine Corps and addressed commanders' concerns. He also thanked them for their hard work and dedication in ensuring only the best and brightest men and women are selected to become United States Marines. The annual NCC is held to honor recruiting stations that have contributed greatly to the Marine Corps recruiting mission during the previous fiscal year and prepare for the next year.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, speaks to recruiting station commanders during the National Commanders' Conference at the Omni Hotel in San Diego Oct. 18. Amos spoke to the audience about the importance of diversity in the Marine Corps and addressed commanders' concerns. He also thanked them for their hard work and dedication in ensuring only the best and brightest men and women are selected to become United States Marines. The annual NCC is held to honor recruiting stations that have contributed greatly to the Marine Corps recruiting mission during the previous fiscal year and prepare for the next year.

Photo by Sgt. Cristina Porras

Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, speaks to recruiting station commanders during the National Commanders' Conference at the Omni Hotel in San Diego Oct. 18. Amos spoke to the audience about the importance of diversity in the Marine Corps and addressed commanders' concerns. He also thanked them for their hard work and dedication in ensuring only the best and brightest men and women are selected to become United States Marines. The annual NCC is held to honor recruiting stations that have contributed greatly to the Marine Corps recruiting mission during the previous fiscal year and prepare for the next year.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, speaks to recruiting station commanders during the National Commanders' Conference at the Omni Hotel in San Diego Oct. 18. Amos spoke to the audience about the importance of diversity in the Marine Corps and addressed commanders' concerns. He also thanked them for their hard work and dedication in ensuring only the best and brightest men and women are selected to become United States Marines. The annual NCC is held to honor recruiting stations that have contributed greatly to the Marine Corps recruiting mission during the previous fiscal year and prepare for the next year.

Photo by Sgt. Cristina Porras

Men and women participate in a fashion show as part of the Marine Corps Community Services Ball Gown Giveaway sing and dance along with a Lady GaGa impersonator at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Volunteers modeled several of 1,500 ball gowns donated by San Diego women as participants enjoyed a complimentary dinner. All women who attended took home a free dress, a pair of shoes and an accessory. "We want the younger spouses to be able to come here and not feel intimidated while taking pressure off finding a gown for the ball," said Natalie Francisco, MCCS Marine Corps Family Team Building Director.

Men and women participate in a fashion show as part of the Marine Corps Community Services Ball Gown Giveaway sing and dance along with a Lady GaGa impersonator at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Volunteers modeled several of 1,500 ball gowns donated by San Diego women as participants enjoyed a complimentary dinner. All women who attended took home a free dress, a pair of shoes and an accessory. "We want the younger spouses to be able to come here and not feel intimidated while taking pressure off finding a gown for the ball," said Natalie Francisco, MCCS Marine Corps Family Team Building Director.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Representatives from Ride for Semper Fi present a check for $320,000 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 15. Sixty-five riders spent six months fundraising in their communities to donate to the fund after completing a 430-mile bicycle ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to MCRD.

Representatives from Ride for Semper Fi present a check for $320,000 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 15. Sixty-five riders spent six months fundraising in their communities to donate to the fund after completing a 430-mile bicycle ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to MCRD.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Sixty-five riders participating in the Ride for Semper Fi cross the finish line at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 15. The Riders spent five months in a rigorous training regime that had them riding over 2,000 miles, to prepare for the 430-mile, 4-day bicycle ride.

Sixty-five riders participating in the Ride for Semper Fi cross the finish line at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 15. The Riders spent five months in a rigorous training regime that had them riding over 2,000 miles, to prepare for the 430-mile, 4-day bicycle ride.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Bicycle riders with the Ride for Semper Fi cross the finish line at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 15. Sixty-five people between the ages of 16 and 72 years old participated in a four-day, 430-mile bike ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to MCRD.

Bicycle riders with the Ride for Semper Fi cross the finish line at the Bay View Restaurant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 15. Sixty-five people between the ages of 16 and 72 years old participated in a four-day, 430-mile bike ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to MCRD.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

A family member waits for her loved on who participated in the Ride for Semper Fi, a 430-mile bicycle ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at the Bay View Restaurant Oct. 15. The Ride for Semper Fi is an annual event that helps raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which assists service members and their families with hospital bills and recovery assistance.

A family member waits for her loved on who participated in the Ride for Semper Fi, a 430-mile bicycle ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at the Bay View Restaurant Oct. 15. The Ride for Semper Fi is an annual event that helps raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which assists service members and their families with hospital bills and recovery assistance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Capt. John Bowe passes the company guidon to Maj. Ernest Lincoln.

Capt. John Bowe passes the company guidon to Maj. Ernest Lincoln.

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Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, works with two students on how to snap the ball during a visit to Taft Middle School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, works with two students on how to snap the ball during a visit to Taft Middle School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, tells students when to take off for a race during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, tells students when to take off for a race during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, encourages students to run faster during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, encourages students to run faster during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez and Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, drill instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, stretch with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez and Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, drill instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, stretch with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, plays four square with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, plays four square with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez and Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, drill instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, run with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez and Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, drill instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, run with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, does crunches with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Owein M. Ramirez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, does crunches with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, does pushups with a student during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, does pushups with a student during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

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