Anaheim, Calif., November 5, 2007—The Anaheim Arsenal will host a preseason game versus the Los Angeles D-Fenders on November 19 at 6:00PM. The Arsenal and D-Fenders will be entertaining the United States Marines as the game will take place at the Paige Fieldhouse located on the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in Camp Pendleton, CA which is located just south of Orange County, CA.

Arsenal and D-Fenders players will be taking part in a multi-faceted base tour prior to the game which will include visiting “Wounded Warriors”, having a meal with the Marines in the Camp Pendleton cafeteria as well as signing autographs for the Marines before and after the game.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the largest West Coast expeditionary training facility in the Marine Corps. The Base is home to the First Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, 1st Force Service Support Group, elements of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Weapons & Field Training Battalion, School of Infantry, Marine Corps and Army Reserve Forces, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, the Navy's Assault Craft Unit 5 and a Naval Hospital.

“The Marines sacrifice so much for the entire country that we feel humbled and honored to play for them.” Jamaal Thomas, 2006-2007 Arsenal Forward and one of the 2007-2008 Arsenal training camp invitees, stated.

Marines and Sailors from Camp Pendleton continue to deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct security and stabilization operations. Camp Pendleton's daytime population of 60,000 includes military personnel, their families, civilian employees and citizens of neighboring communities who conduct business here. Additionally, more than 28,000 retired military and 21,000 reservists depend on the Base's services and facilities.

Arsenal Head Coach Reggie Geary said, “From our perspective, this is the least we can do to honor our Marines and give them a great show. We are so fortunate to have Marines who make sacrifices for our country to keep us safe. It is a true honor to have this opportunity.”

Jeff Jones, President of the Arsenal, said, “This event is just a small contribution to the men and women who selflessly lay down everything for this country. The Arsenal is honored to be able to host this event.”

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