U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018. - U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018.This is Camp Pendleton’s 3rd year hosting the dog walk, intended to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and pet responsibility. The Camp Pendleton Veterinary Clinic was also present to share information on pet health with patrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Dakeyah McFarlin is a small business advocate for the western region of Marine Corps installations. - Dakeyah McFarlin is a small business advocate for the western region of Marine Corps installations. She came to Camp Pendleton and established a new program in 2008. On January 11, 2018 Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea awarded her with a letter of appreciation for her support to Marine Corps Installations West. She is a Law school graduate who previously worked for the naval yard in Washington D.C as a contract specialist.