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Recycling and disposing HAZMAT for readiness

Imagine that a lithium ion battery is thrown away in the trash and taken to a landfill. It just happens to be summer time, and it is record hitting heat. The lithium ion battery that was improperly disposed of overheats and activates a chemical reaction within the battery that ignites it. This can be a very typical scenario, but with the right

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What MLK Day means to me - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an American federal holiday that is observed annually on the third Monday of January to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King on Jan. 15th. Dr. King is recognized for being the head spokesperson for nonviolent activism during the American civil rights movement. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton observes this holiday annually in recognition of Dr. King and his ideals of freedom and equality for all, a standard that Marines and fellow service members uphold.

What MLK Day means to me

As a 21-year-old Marine in 2019, I wanted to write this piece from the perspective of what the day truly means to me. As I reflect on his character, the leadership and commitment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of the civil rights movement, reminds me of what is expected of every service member.Born in 1929, the Atlanta, Georgia native grew

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New Year, new you - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton employs several nutrition experts who work on base to assist Marines, Sailors and military dependents to understand how to track their diet to properly nourish their body and exercise to live a happy and healthier life.

New Year, new you

A couple weeks into the New Year, those that are sticking to their resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more often have resources to meet their goals. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton employs several nutrition experts who work on base to assist Marines, Sailors and military dependents to understand how to track their diet to properly nourish

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Owen Conner, uniforms and heraldry curator with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, inspects medal collection belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell Rose at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. - Owen Conner, uniforms and heraldry curator with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, inspects medal collection belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell Rose at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.

Camp Pendleton artifacts of historical significance move to the National Museum of the Marine Corps

During the Korean War, Marine Corps prisoners of war (POW) in captivity spent time devising ways to let the outside world know their status and situation, but it proved a difficult task to relay information from their imprisonment. As Marines, each had to be creative.These POW Marines used cigarette paper and ink made of vegetable oil drained from

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New base order on trending harmful substances - Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid that drug dealers use to spray on marijuana in order to enhance its psychoactive affect, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Spice, also known as K2, Summit or Scooby Snax, was introduced to the U.S. in 2008. (Courtesy photo)

New base order on trending harmful substances

The human brain is wired to make a person repeat experiences that they enjoy. Unfortunately, 40-million Americans over the age of 12 abuse or are addicted to drugs, alcohol or nicotine. This is more than the number of Americans with cancer, diabetes and heart conditions. Drug abuse occurs when a person takes legal or illegal substances in an

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BASH: Preserving warfighting capabilities - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey is parked at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. The MCAS mission is to maintain and operate air station facilities and property to provide support to I Marine Expeditionary Force, and other units visiting Camp Pendleton to enhance their mission capability and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

BASH: Preserving warfighting capabilities

According to the Department of the Navy, Naval Aviators have reported over 16,550 bird strikes which resulted in over 440 aircraft mishaps, 250 foreign object damaged (FOD) engines and $372 million in damage costs since 1981. To preserve warfighting capabilities to the operating forces through the reduction of wildlife hazards to aircraft

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Back in the saddle - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Pagan, platoon sergeant, Headquarters Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participates in a live-fire range during the Combat Marksmanship Coach’s Course (CMC) at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2018. Pagan participated in the CMC to refresh the skills he previously gained in the course and to execute his annual marksmanship qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)