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ASYMCA Holiday Cheer event aims to ease stress on families during the holidays

Armed Services YMCA, provided a respite from the challenges of military life with the ASYMCA Holiday Cheer event that was held Dec. 20, 2017.

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Students in the Maker Space Lab receive assistance on troubleshooting from instructors at the Shadow Mountain Branch Library aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 9, 2017. The library conducted the lab to foster excitement about the future of technology in children from military parents and open their minds to positive opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale) - Students in the Maker Space Lab receive assistance on troubleshooting from instructors at the Shadow Mountain Branch Library aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 9, 2017. The library conducted the lab to foster excitement about the future of technology in children from military parents and open their minds to positive opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale)

Shadow Mountain Branch Library hosts tech labs for children

The Combat Center’s Shadow Mountain Branch Library hosted a technical seminar called Space Maker Lab that allows children of military families from August 8-10, 2017 to learn how to develop application programs for mobile devices.

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Children sing, pray during VBS

Vacation Bible School, sponsored by the protestant chapel, had their final day of learning this year at the Protestant Chapel July 17, 2015.

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Combat Center parents and children enjoy food and refreshments after the Little Miss Lincoln Military Housing Pageant, May 30, 2015. All the participants received a sash and a tiara during the pageant. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released) - Combat Center parents and children enjoy food and refreshments after the Little Miss Lincoln Military Housing Pageant, May 30, 2015. All the participants received a sash and a tiara during the pageant. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released)

First Little Miss LMH pageant held aboard Combat Center

The first Little Miss Lincoln Military Housing Pageant was held at the Ocotillo Clubhouse, May 30, 2015. “The hope of this event is to bring the families of LMH closer together while providing a fun event for children,” said Monalisaleilani Atuatasi, administrative assistant, LMH. “Events like this one create memories for the

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A Marine with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion strikes a pinata at the unit’s final family day at Desert Winds Golf Course, May 5, 2014. The battalion is slated to deactvate this summer. (Photo by Erika Capistran, FRO) - A Marine with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion strikes a pinata at the unit’s final family day at Desert Winds Golf Course, May 5, 2014. The battalion is slated to deactvate this summer. (Photo by Erika Capistran, FRO)

3rd CEB celebrates Family Day

High-tempo music filled the air as Marines and sailors frantically circled two rows of back-to-back chairs. Although they are surrounded by family and friends, a tense mood fills the atmosphere. Suddenly, the music comes to an abrupt halt, and the group immediately pounces on their nearest chair, shoving each other in the process until one is left the odd man out. He performs a playful walk of shame as those around him laugh, wishing him better luck on the next round of musical chairs.

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Brydon Jones, 12, tries on the flak and Kevlar of a Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during the annual Street Fair and Car Show at Luckie Park, May 3, 2014. - Brydon Jones, 12, tries on the flak and Kevlar of a Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during the annual Street Fair and Car Show at Luckie Park, May 3, 2014.

Combat Center kids, adults showcase cars

It was 5-year-old Wesley Fontecchio’s first race. The day before, he had spun out during practice, but today was his day, and his only worry was going too fast. He strapped on his helmet, settled into his Spiderman race car and rolled up to the starting line. Fontecchio’s opponent looked confident in her pink race car and matching helmet. Their eyes met then focused on the finish line. The horn blew and they were off.

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