Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, left, and spouse Molly Banta arrive at the Annual Oceanside Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mission Ave, Oceanside, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015. The City of Oceanside and MainStreet Oceanside hosts the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony annually and provides an opportunity to showcase Marine Corps Installations West through speaking engagements in order to promote community relations with neighboring communities. ( Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

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