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Afghan conflict prompts change to combat simulator April 9, 2010 — The most advanced combat simulator within the Department of Defense no longer resembles the streets of Iraq.Camp Pendleton's 32,000-square-foot Infantry Immersion Trainer was recently redesigned to resemble the Afghan village of Now Zad. Headquarters Marine Corps officials made the decision March 15, to change the training environment to better MORE

Pendleton units benefit from LAV upgrades June 24, 2009 — Camp Pendleton’s Light Armored Vehicle units are now feeling some of the upgrades that the Marine Corps has in store for the 25-year-old vehicle.Blast resistant seats, larger engines and more durable lightweight armor are among the ongoing improvements to the 8-wheel drive vehicle. “The LAV has taken a complete 180,” said Gunnery Sgt. Chris W. Dye, MORE

Pendleton reinforces fraud, waste and abuse awareness June 1, 2009 — The Headquarters Marine Corps Inspector General’s Office is committing to spread the word about regulations on fraud, waste and abuse. According to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Command Inspector General’s office, fraud is the intentional deception designed to unlawfully deprive the United States a benefit, privilege, allowance or MORE

Civilian Fitness Program begins for DoD employees May 29, 2009 — The Marine Corps Office of Personnel Management has recognized that job attitude, work performance and overall morale in civilian employees increase when they are involved in health promotion programs and a consistent exercise plan. Base Order 6100.1 offers all civilian personnel assigned to Camp Pendleton, a continuous health and fitness program MORE

Pendleton recieving new postal facility May 22, 2009 — With the $2.9 billion congressionally-approved funding the base is receiving over the next two fiscal years, Camp Pendleton will spend $6.1 million to construct a 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art mail processing facility. The new handling facility is expected to replace the 66-year-old building still used by Marines today. The new distribution MORE

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