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Spectators watch a simulated combat assualt with various aircraft and vehicles during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show aboard MCAS Miramar Sept. 30. The 56th annual event celebrated 100 years of Naval Aviation with the theme, "A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911-2011."

Spectators watch a simulated combat assualt with various aircraft and vehicles during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show aboard MCAS Miramar Sept. 30. The 56th annual event celebrated 100 years of Naval Aviation with the theme, "A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911-2011."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Families toured more than 100 static aircraft and vehicles displays provided by military and civilian sources at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show aboard MCAS Miramar Sept. 30. This year's show was themed, "A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911-2011."

Families toured more than 100 static aircraft and vehicles displays provided by military and civilian sources at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show aboard MCAS Miramar Sept. 30. This year's show was themed, "A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911-2011."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Linda Stark a certified clinical hypnotherapist, reads to a stress hypnotherapy class Sept. 28 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to help people find calmness. The two-hour class provided tools necessary to live a more enjoyable, stress-free life. First participants had to address and identify their stressors. Then Stark talked them through hypnotherapy which was intended to make the participants feel refreshed and calmn.

Linda Stark a certified clinical hypnotherapist, reads to a stress hypnotherapy class Sept. 28 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to help people find calmness. The two-hour class provided tools necessary to live a more enjoyable, stress-free life. First participants had to address and identify their stressors. Then Stark talked them through hypnotherapy which was intended to make the participants feel refreshed and calmn.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Christine M. Blake, a Coast Guard Spouse, focuses on what Linda Stark, certified clinical hypnotherapist, said while hypnotizing the stress hypnotherapy class Sept. 28 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Blake came to the class looking for serenity after having a baby recently and dealing with everyday stressors. After the class she felt a sense of relaxation she said.

Christine M. Blake, a Coast Guard Spouse, focuses on what Linda Stark, certified clinical hypnotherapist, said while hypnotizing the stress hypnotherapy class Sept. 28 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Blake came to the class looking for serenity after having a baby recently and dealing with everyday stressors. After the class she felt a sense of relaxation she said.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Marine get the chance to feed horses after finishing up their volunteer work with the Pegasus Rising Project at Valenti Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Sept 28. The Pegasus Rising Project helps service members who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder with therapeutic interactions with a family of Polish Arabian horses.

Marine get the chance to feed horses after finishing up their volunteer work with the Pegasus Rising Project at Valenti Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Sept 28. The Pegasus Rising Project helps service members who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder with therapeutic interactions with a family of Polish Arabian horses.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Petty Officer 1st Class Raphael Sanchez, hospital corpsman, Naval Medical Center San Diego, speaks to Isaac Ford Jr., University of Southern California representative, about opportunities available for service members at USC during the Marine Corps Community Services Career and Education Fair Sept. 27 at the Semper Fit Fieldhouse. MCCS Personal and Professional Development provided military members and their families access to information on credible employers, colleges, and universities. The fieldhouse was lined with 118 booths, 52 schools and 66 employers, with representitives standing by to talk to potential canidates. "USC supports the military because they bring a unique perspective to the field," said Ford.

Petty Officer 1st Class Raphael Sanchez, hospital corpsman, Naval Medical Center San Diego, speaks to Isaac Ford Jr., University of Southern California representative, about opportunities available for service members at USC during the Marine Corps Community Services Career and Education Fair Sept. 27 at the Semper Fit Fieldhouse. MCCS Personal and Professional Development provided military members and their families access to information on credible employers, colleges, and universities. The fieldhouse was lined with 118 booths, 52 schools and 66 employers, with representitives standing by to talk to potential canidates. "USC supports the military because they bring a unique perspective to the field," said Ford.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Participants at the Boot Camp Challenge stand in line for their turn to go over the wall Sept. 24. More than 60 drill instructors were spread through the course giving each runner the motivation they need to finish the race.

Participants at the Boot Camp Challenge stand in line for their turn to go over the wall Sept. 24. More than 60 drill instructors were spread through the course giving each runner the motivation they need to finish the race.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Sgt. Hugo Frausto drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, encourages participants to push through their fatigue to get over the obstacles Sept. 24 during the Boot Camp Challange. The Boot Camp Challenge had more than 40 obstacles in the 3-mile race.

Sgt. Hugo Frausto drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, encourages participants to push through their fatigue to get over the obstacles Sept. 24 during the Boot Camp Challange. The Boot Camp Challenge had more than 40 obstacles in the 3-mile race.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Dr. John King, Naval Medical Center San Diego developmental pediatrician, answers questions during Exceptional Family Member Program Basic Training Sept. 22 in the family readiness classroom aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The MCRD/Western Recruiting Region EFMP hosted this pilot event in order to inform EFMP enrollees of the many services and resources available to assist their special needs family members. During the one-day event a host of presenters spoke about special needs education and rights, financial issues and other topics pertinent to those with special needs dependents.

Dr. John King, Naval Medical Center San Diego developmental pediatrician, answers questions during Exceptional Family Member Program Basic Training Sept. 22 in the family readiness classroom aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The MCRD/Western Recruiting Region EFMP hosted this pilot event in order to inform EFMP enrollees of the many services and resources available to assist their special needs family members. During the one-day event a host of presenters spoke about special needs education and rights, financial issues and other topics pertinent to those with special needs dependents.

Photo by Sgt. Cristina N. Porras

Lt. Stephen Brown, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion chaplain, helps couples with their workbook entries during a Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 19.The class helped couples learn how to better communicate and identify risk factors in a marriage.

Lt. Stephen Brown, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion chaplain, helps couples with their workbook entries during a Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 19.The class helped couples learn how to better communicate and identify risk factors in a marriage.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Couples fill out their workbooks at the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 19. The classroom was set up to represent a date night with dimmed lights, flower petals, dinner and child care.

Couples fill out their workbooks at the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 19. The classroom was set up to represent a date night with dimmed lights, flower petals, dinner and child care.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Sgt. Amanda Mazzei, halfback for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, makes a run after receiving the ball during a practice scrimmage Monday. The team will be defending their title in the tournament to be held here Oct. 18-19.

Sgt. Amanda Mazzei, halfback for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, makes a run after receiving the ball during a practice scrimmage Monday. The team will be defending their title in the tournament to be held here Oct. 18-19.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

The Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team scrimmages during practice Monday to get a feel for the pace of a real game. The team will compete in a two-day tournament here Oct. 18-19. The winning team will then proceed to compete in a tournament against the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton victors aboard MCAS Miramar for the tri-base championship title Oct. 20.

The Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team scrimmages during practice Monday to get a feel for the pace of a real game. The team will compete in a two-day tournament here Oct. 18-19. The winning team will then proceed to compete in a tournament against the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton victors aboard MCAS Miramar for the tri-base championship title Oct. 20.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Sgt. Keonaona Paulo, quarterback for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, pitches the ball to another teammate while running an offensive play during practice Monday. This year's powder puff tournament will be held here Oct. 18-19.

Sgt. Keonaona Paulo, quarterback for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, pitches the ball to another teammate while running an offensive play during practice Monday. This year's powder puff tournament will be held here Oct. 18-19.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Sgt. Keonaona Paulo, quarterback for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, receives a snap during practice Monday from coach 1st Sgt. Charles Callahan. H&S won the championship last year and is preparing to defend that title again this year.

Sgt. Keonaona Paulo, quarterback for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, receives a snap during practice Monday from coach 1st Sgt. Charles Callahan. H&S won the championship last year and is preparing to defend that title again this year.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

(Left) Cpl. Shanaya Samuel, offensive lineman and returning player for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, practices blocking fundamentals with a fellow teammate during practice Monday. The team is coached by 1st Sgt. Charles Callahan and Staff Sgt. Hector Alanis.

(Left) Cpl. Shanaya Samuel, offensive lineman and returning player for the Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team, practices blocking fundamentals with a fellow teammate during practice Monday. The team is coached by 1st Sgt. Charles Callahan and Staff Sgt. Hector Alanis.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

The Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team reviews their offensive plays during practice Monday. The team is coached by 1st Sgt. Charles Callahan and Staff Sgt. Hector Alanis.

The Headquarters and Service Battalion powder puff football team reviews their offensive plays during practice Monday. The team is coached by 1st Sgt. Charles Callahan and Staff Sgt. Hector Alanis.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Marine Band San Diego's Party Band performed during Fleet Weeks Big Bay Family Festival at Broadway Pier, San Diego Sept. 18. The nine piece Party Band played a 40-minute show for those in attendance. The two-day festival was open to the public and helped to kick off Fleet Week. This years Fleet Week San Diego celebrates 100 years of Naval Aviation. Attendees were welcometo tour ships and static displays provided by the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard.

Marine Band San Diego's Party Band performed during Fleet Weeks Big Bay Family Festival at Broadway Pier, San Diego Sept. 18. The nine piece Party Band played a 40-minute show for those in attendance. The two-day festival was open to the public and helped to kick off Fleet Week. This years Fleet Week San Diego celebrates 100 years of Naval Aviation. Attendees were welcometo tour ships and static displays provided by the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

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