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Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks and ambulances from several different police departments were parked in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot Aug. 12. The vehicles were part of a funeral procession for Police Officer Jeremy Henwood that led to memorial services at the Rock Church.

Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks and ambulances from several different police departments were parked in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot Aug. 12. The vehicles were part of a funeral procession for Police Officer Jeremy Henwood that led to memorial services at the Rock Church.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

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Brent Pose, director, Semper Fit, and Natalia Hobart, sponsorship coordinator, Marine Corps Community Services, left, present a check for $18,094.73 Wednesday, to, from left to right, Col. Wayne Sinclair, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Sgt. Maj. Michael Brookman, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Lt. Col. Gregory Bond, director, Marine and Family Services Program. The money is going toward the Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s Birthday Ball fund. The donation is the direct result of the golf tournament fundraiser MCCS hosted in May. MCCS hosts two fundraiser events a year to help reduce the ticket prices for Marines attending MCRD’s birthday ball.

Brent Pose, director, Semper Fit, and Natalia Hobart, sponsorship coordinator, Marine Corps Community Services, left, present a check for $18,094.73 Wednesday, to, from left to right, Col. Wayne Sinclair, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Sgt. Maj. Michael Brookman, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Lt. Col. Gregory Bond, director, Marine and Family Services Program. The money is going toward the Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s Birthday Ball fund. The donation is the direct result of the golf tournament fundraiser MCCS hosted in May. MCCS hosts two fundraiser events a year to help reduce the ticket prices for Marines attending MCRD’s birthday ball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

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Veterans stand next to their motorcycles and chat outside of El Cajon Harley Davidson Aug. 6, during a fundraiser for Gunnery Sgt. David Smith who was injured in a motorcycle accident.

Veterans stand next to their motorcycles and chat outside of El Cajon Harley Davidson Aug. 6, during a fundraiser for Gunnery Sgt. David Smith who was injured in a motorcycle accident.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

An attendee donates money for Gunnery Sgt. David::r::::n::Smith during a fundraiser at El Cajon Harley Davidson::r::::n::Aug. 6. Smith was recently injured in a motorcycle::r::::n::accident and placed in intensive care.

An attendee donates money for Gunnery Sgt. David::r::::n::Smith during a fundraiser at El Cajon Harley Davidson::r::::n::Aug. 6. Smith was recently injured in a motorcycle::r::::n::accident and placed in intensive care.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Marc Lemieux, Clairemont Mesa, Calif. signs a t-shirt that El Cajon Harley Davidson had set out during their fundraiser Aug. 6. Attendees were able to sign the t-shirts, a book with their own personal message and donate money to Gunnery Sgt. David Smith who was recently injured in a motorcycle accident.

Marc Lemieux, Clairemont Mesa, Calif. signs a t-shirt that El Cajon Harley Davidson had set out during their fundraiser Aug. 6. Attendees were able to sign the t-shirts, a book with their own personal message and donate money to Gunnery Sgt. David Smith who was recently injured in a motorcycle accident.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Sharon Landon, Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemetery, shares burial benefits that are offered under the VA. Her booth was one of 25 at the Marine Corps Community Services Military Retiree Fair Aug. 6. The fair was open to local retirees and active duty personnel with less than two years left in the Marine Corps.

Sharon Landon, Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemetery, shares burial benefits that are offered under the VA. Her booth was one of 25 at the Marine Corps Community Services Military Retiree Fair Aug. 6. The fair was open to local retirees and active duty personnel with less than two years left in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, sits in a panel for recruiting during the National::r::::n::Naval Officers Association Professional Development and Training Conference held at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel::r::::n::and Marina, Aug. 5. The purpose of the NNOA is to enhance mission readiness for the sea services through leadership,::r::::n::mentorship and diversity.

Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, sits in a panel for recruiting during the National::r::::n::Naval Officers Association Professional Development and Training Conference held at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel::r::::n::and Marina, Aug. 5. The purpose of the NNOA is to enhance mission readiness for the sea services through leadership,::r::::n::mentorship and diversity.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

A recruit from Company C begins his descent down a 60-foot rappel tower Aug. 5 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Drill instructors watch the recruits from above and below to ensure their safety.

A recruit from Company C begins his descent down a 60-foot rappel tower Aug. 5 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Drill instructors watch the recruits from above and below to ensure their safety.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Instructional Training Company drill instructors inspect recruits' harnesses before allowing them to descend the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Aug. 5. Safety is the most important factor when recruits face the 60-foot rappel tower.

Instructional Training Company drill instructors inspect recruits' harnesses before allowing them to descend the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Aug. 5. Safety is the most important factor when recruits face the 60-foot rappel tower.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Recruits from Company C line up at the bottom of a ladder to wait to go down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Aug. 5. Some recruits shook in anticipation and fear as they waited.

Recruits from Company C line up at the bottom of a ladder to wait to go down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Aug. 5. Some recruits shook in anticipation and fear as they waited.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Company C recruits watch as Sgt. James Barnhill an Instructional Training Company drill instructor shows them how to make their harness out of a length of rope Aug. 5. They were to follow the directions meticulously to make sure their harness was tight enough to hold them.

Company C recruits watch as Sgt. James Barnhill an Instructional Training Company drill instructor shows them how to make their harness out of a length of rope Aug. 5. They were to follow the directions meticulously to make sure their harness was tight enough to hold them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on an objective from a helicopter

Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on an objective from a helicopter

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers

Jonathan Brown, 9, runs football drills at the San Diego Chargers Junior Training Camp. The camp is part of the NFL’s Play 60 Program which encourages children to play for 60 minutes a day.

Jonathan Brown, 9, runs football drills at the San Diego Chargers Junior Training Camp. The camp is part of the NFL’s Play 60 Program which encourages children to play for 60 minutes a day.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Cameron Reyes, 7, attacks one of the pads on the San Diego::r::::n::Chargers Junior Training Camp August 4. Cameron and 23::r::::n::other military children attended with Marine Corps Community::r::::n::Services. MCCS has been bringing children out four years.

Cameron Reyes, 7, attacks one of the pads on the San Diego::r::::n::Chargers Junior Training Camp August 4. Cameron and 23::r::::n::other military children attended with Marine Corps Community::r::::n::Services. MCCS has been bringing children out four years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Cameron Reyes, 7, attacks one of the pads on the San Diego Chargers Junior Training Camp August 4. Cameron and 23 other military children came out to the camp with Marine Corps Community Services. MCCS has been bringing children out four years.

Cameron Reyes, 7, attacks one of the pads on the San Diego Chargers Junior Training Camp August 4. Cameron and 23 other military children came out to the camp with Marine Corps Community Services. MCCS has been bringing children out four years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal J. Druery

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General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the 39th Annual National Naval Officers Association Professional Development and Training Conference held at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina August 2.This year's theme was "Enhancing mission readiness for the sea services through leadership, mentorship, and diversity." Amos presented a slide show giving an overview of the Marine Corps' background, objective, and approach to diversity. "The Marine Corps is going to change from where we are (by) having a more diverse Marine Corps," said Amos.

General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the 39th Annual National Naval Officers Association Professional Development and Training Conference held at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina August 2.This year's theme was "Enhancing mission readiness for the sea services through leadership, mentorship, and diversity." Amos presented a slide show giving an overview of the Marine Corps' background, objective, and approach to diversity. "The Marine Corps is going to change from where we are (by) having a more diverse Marine Corps," said Amos.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal J. Druery

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