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Anthony Alexander, a native of La Puente, Calif., has been playing football since the age of 5 and was raised by his mother and aunt, both of whom have played a huge role throughout his life. - Anthony Alexander, a native of La Puente, Calif., has been playing football since the age of 5 and was raised by his mother and aunt, both of whom have played a huge role throughout his life.

What I've Learned: Anthony Alexander

Lance Cpl. Anthony Alexander, Admin, inbound section, IPAC Age: 21 Hometown: La Puente, California Interesting fact: Anthony Alexander has been playing football since the age of 5 and was raised by his mother and aunt, both of whom have played a huge role throughout his life.

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Retired Col. Owen Gillick and his wife Audrey Gillick talk to Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, and his wife Laurie Craparotta about what they enjoyed at the ceremony during the 10th Annual Marine Corps retiree ball at the Mameluke Officers’ Club, Nov. 1, 2014. - Retired Col. Owen Gillick and his wife Audrey Gillick talk to Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, and his wife Laurie Craparotta about what they enjoyed at the ceremony during the 10th Annual Marine Corps retiree ball at the Mameluke Officers’ Club, Nov. 1, 2014.

Retirees Celebrate Marine Corps’ 239th birthday

Old stories and good times were shared at each table with sporadic laughter of remembrance from veterans that served as far back as World War II. Commissioned and enlisted Marines, sailors and soldiers celebrated the 239th Marine Corps birthday, Nov. 1, 2014.

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Several 1.2 megawatt, photovoltaic arrays are located in several areas aboard the Combat Center. These solar panels collect energy which is stored in a battery storage system. - Several 1.2 megawatt, photovoltaic arrays are located in several areas aboard the Combat Center. These solar panels collect energy which is stored in a battery storage system.

Combat Center PWD works toward water, energy conservation

From solar panels to utilizing non-potable, recycled water, the Publics Works Division has done many things to increase the Combat Center’s water and energy efficiency. The PWD has been finding ways to use water as efficiently as possible and recycle the water used on base.“Water conservation is an important topic,” said Gary Morrissett, utilities

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The Combat Center Archeological and Paleontological Curation Center unveiled its new exhibits displaying artifacts like arrowheads made of different stones found aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 29, 2014. Among the artifacts displayed was a thousand-year-old pot and a World War II-era Browning .50 caliber machine gun. - The Combat Center Archeological and Paleontological Curation Center unveiled its new exhibits displaying artifacts like arrowheads made of different stones found aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 29, 2014. Among the artifacts displayed was a thousand-year-old pot and a World War II-era Browning .50 caliber machine gun.

Curation Center hosts unveiling ceremony of new exhibits

Amidst a brand new temperature and humidity-controlled building, new exhibits displayed artifacts found aboard the Combat Center dating from more than a thousand years ago to present times. From a native American pot to a World War II-era machine gun found buried under a pile of bottles, the Combat Centers Archeological and Paleontological Curation Center unveiled its newly developed exhibits Oct. 29.

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Staff Sgt. Shane Makary, ordinance maintenance platoon sergeant, Combat Logistics Batalion 13, receives a trophy for coming in second place during the Red Ribbon Week 5K race at Desert Winds Golf Course, Oct. 23, 2014. - Staff Sgt. Shane Makary, ordinance maintenance platoon sergeant, Combat Logistics Batalion 13, receives a trophy for coming in second place during the Red Ribbon Week 5K race at Desert Winds Golf Course, Oct. 23, 2014.

Red Ribbon Week takes first strides with 5K

Darren the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Lion diligently led the group of runners in some motivational stretches. The runners anxiously waited for the count down. 3 … 2 … 1: the siren blared and the crowd of runners launched from the starting line with each participant maneuvering their way through the pack.The first Red Ribbon Week 5K run was

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Zumba instructors begin their exercise routine during the Pink Walk to raise breast cancer awareness at Felix Field, Oct. 24, 2014. The Officers’ Spouses Club hosted the Pink Walk to raise awareness for breast cancer and give information to the community. - Zumba instructors begin their exercise routine during the Pink Walk to raise breast cancer awareness at Felix Field, Oct. 24, 2014. The Officers’ Spouses Club hosted the Pink Walk to raise awareness for breast cancer and give information to the community.

Combat Center OSC hosts first Pink Walk

Sounds of laughter and music filled the air as people gathered at the Felix Field track. Children played in bounce houses while participants waited, donning pink attire, ready for the festivities to begin at the first Combat Center Pink Walk for breast cancer awareness.The Pink Walk was held at Felix Field aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 24, 2014.

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