Maj. Gen. Pendleton Monument - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton unveil the monument dedicated to Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

2022 Annual Tree Lighting Celebration - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, center, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Rice, right, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo with the family chosen to light the tree during the Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton’s annual tree lighting celebration at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2022. The tree lighting ceremony was held to bring family and friends together to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cortez)

Marines Bodybuilding Flex Physiques Team - U.S. Marines with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team flex for the Classic Physique during a team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

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Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, buddy rush during a physical training exercise at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 16, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth and his wife Renee, showcased the resources available to help Marine spouses and their families stationed aboard MCI-West. Resources include but are not limited to Marine Corps Family Advocacy program, United Service Organization and others. There are over 15 different resources available to families and ways to help the communities across the installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during an event at La Casa Del Mar on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2022. The event showcased the resources available to help Marine spouses and their families stationed aboard MCI-West. Resources include but are not limited to Marine Corps Family Advocacy program, United Service Organization and others. There are over 15 different resources available to families and ways to help the communities across the installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Wounded Warrior recovering service members on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips) - Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment throw discs during a training camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips)

Devil Pups Graduation - Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program march during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) Ceremony, At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands with the highest donation. - U.S. Marine Corps CWO2 Thomas Heinsohn, a food services officer with 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner, commanding general of 1st MARDIV (2nd from right), and members of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

The MV-22B Osprey demonstrates the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments! - An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)