Marines with 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion conducted a landing at a Camp Pendleton, Calif., beach, Sept. 30 The exercise prepared Marine units to deploy forces quickly on short notice to any place in the world for a wide range of contingencies, from humanitarian aid and disaster relief to combat. - Marines with 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion conducted a landing at a Camp Pendleton, Calif., beach, Sept. 30 The exercise prepared Marine units to deploy forces quickly on short notice to any place in the world for a wide range of contingencies, from humanitarian aid and disaster relief to combat.

Citizens of Oceanside interact with a static display by Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group in Oceanside, Calif., during the annual Harbor Days celebration, Sept. 25. The display allowed the visitors to learn about the equipment service members use overseas. - Citizens of Oceanside interact with a static display by Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group in Oceanside, Calif., during the annual Harbor Days celebration, Sept. 25. The display allowed the visitors to learn about the equipment service members use overseas.