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General James T. Conway, commadant of the Marine Corps, speaks to members of the Military Officers' Association of America during their annual meeting held at Coronado Island, Calif., Oct. 24. - General James T. Conway, commadant of the Marine Corps, speaks to members of the Military Officers' Association of America during their annual meeting held at Coronado Island, Calif., Oct. 24.

Retired Lt. Col. James Loop, a former pilot with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, and his wife Sherry, make note of the squadron's most recent deployment photo during the squadron's Phrog Sundown Reunion Dinner at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina here June 5.::r::::n::(Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - Retired Lt. Col. James Loop, a former pilot with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, and his wife Sherry, make note of the squadron's most recent deployment photo during the squadron's Phrog Sundown Reunion Dinner at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina here June 5.::r::::n::(Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)

Staff Sgt. Patrick Russ the Toys for Tots coordinator at 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division shows off some of the thanks he has received for his work. Russ was recently awarded the Toys for Tots Western States Regional Coordinator of the Year for 2008. - Staff Sgt. Patrick Russ the Toys for Tots coordinator at 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division shows off some of the thanks he has received for his work. Russ was recently awarded the Toys for Tots Western States Regional Coordinator of the Year for 2008.

The Marine Corps Aviation Association's logo contest will become the face of the centennial anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation. The contest ends July 31. - The Marine Corps Aviation Association's logo contest will become the face of the centennial anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation. The contest ends July 31.

Marines prepare to fire at the opposing team during the Warrior Day Challenge at the Combat Town in Camp Pendleton. The Marines participated in five scenarios during the all-day event, each one more becoming more difficult. The Marines were tested on their teamwork and leadership skills. - Marines prepare to fire at the opposing team during the Warrior Day Challenge at the Combat Town in Camp Pendleton. The Marines participated in five scenarios during the all-day event, each one more becoming more difficult. The Marines were tested on their teamwork and leadership skills.

Jerry Ritschel, an instructor and facilitator for Cape Fox Professional Services, instructs Sgt. Joseph M. Lidy, the air traffic control repair staff noncomissioned officer in charge with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, Marine Air Control Group 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, on proper riding form during the Basic Rider’s Course at the Motorcycle Safety Range aboard the air station May 6. - Jerry Ritschel, an instructor and facilitator for Cape Fox Professional Services, instructs Sgt. Joseph M. Lidy, the air traffic control repair staff noncomissioned officer in charge with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, Marine Air Control Group 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, on proper riding form during the Basic Rider’s Course at the Motorcycle Safety Range aboard the air station May 6.

Master Sgt. James D. Wagner, a rifle member for Marine Corps Air Station's Miramar Shooting Team shoots from the 500 yard prone, during the Team Rifle Matches, May 7. Sgt. Randy J. Sayers, coach of the team tells Wagner the proper adjustments to hit the target on the black. - Master Sgt. James D. Wagner, a rifle member for Marine Corps Air Station's Miramar Shooting Team shoots from the 500 yard prone, during the Team Rifle Matches, May 7. Sgt. Randy J. Sayers, coach of the team tells Wagner the proper adjustments to hit the target on the black.

Service members across the country are feeling the heat because of the woeful economy over the past year. Marines and sailors aboard the air station can seek financial assistance at the Family Services Counseling Center if they are having trouble on their mortgage payments. - Service members across the country are feeling the heat because of the woeful economy over the past year. Marines and sailors aboard the air station can seek financial assistance at the Family Services Counseling Center if they are having trouble on their mortgage payments.

The Miramar Child Development Center aboard the air station provides a cheap child care alternative for service members. Parents intersted in enrolling their children should visit the Child Development Center Building for more information. - The Miramar Child Development Center aboard the air station provides a cheap child care alternative for service members. Parents intersted in enrolling their children should visit the Child Development Center Building for more information.