Your vote is your voice
September 18, 2014 — The things that are important to Marines and their families like basic pay and allowances, GI Bill, childcare subsidies, medical and dental care and retirement among others are given, modified or taken away per local, state and national policies. The time has come for voters to let their voices be heard.Not a California resident? Not a problem. MORE
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Prepare a smooth transition today
September 16, 2014 — Many Marines are not aware of additional specialty courses available to create an even smoother transition and cater to a variety of career paths after completing the Transition Readiness Seminar.These courses include resume writing, social media job searching, pursuing a higher education and starting a business.“These programs are designed to MORE
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Commanding General's Cup (Highlanders vs Spartans)
September 9, 2014 — The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Highlanders claimed a hard-fought 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Field House football field, Sept. 8.The Highlanders opened the game with a dynamic kickoff return play when wide receiver Charles Peoples returned the opening kickoff, taking a 6-0 lead in the first MORE
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New mess hall competes for William P.T. Hill Trophy
August 29, 2014 — Throughout history, successful men have detailed ‘the grind,’ or the price of success, whether it be starting a successful business or winning the Super Bowl.Get up. Get dressed. Another early morning in the Marine Corps is kicked off with the usual run or trip to the gym, leading into a day filled with plenty of work to be done. Like any other MORE
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Honoring the Fallen
August 27, 2014 — The engine of a hearse hums. The door creaks as it opens. White-gloved hands grip the casket, covered by the American flag, on either side. The casket is slowly marched to its final resting place. As the rifle volley sends a ringing boom echoing throughout the cemetery, a solemn silence sets in. This signals the bugle call known all too well by MORE
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Commanding General's Cup football league (Highlanders vs Beasts)
August 20, 2014 — The 1st Light Armor Reconnaissance Highlanders won their opening game with a 28-8 victory over the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts at the Paige Field House here, Aug. 19.The defense of the Highlanders was rock solid throughout the game, forcing three fumbles and an interception.The Highlanders returned the opening kickoff to their own 25 yard MORE
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Main Side receives Cantonment award
January 24, 2014 — Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard presented the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Cantonment of the Quarter, large camp, award to Col. Michael E. Cordero at the 16-Area pavilion Jan. 24. The plaque has been awarded to Main Side for the 1st quarter of 2014. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp MORE
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Marines attend seminar before marriage
October 17, 2013 — The Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton hosted a premarital seminar, “P.S., before you say I do,” Oct. 16. The day-long class is designed to address some of the various issues that that often occur in military marriages. Subject matter experts taught six different classes that covered a variety of strongly suggested topics that service members should MORE
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Electric vehicle charging stations on Pendleton
October 11, 2013 — A base order has been published addressing users of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles concerning electric charging on base, Oct. 3.MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 11240.1 provides guidance on location, and details on the prohibition of the use of government charging stations.According to the order, “recharging of electric [government MORE
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Air Support makes bang on range
August 15, 2013 — Marines drop to their knees behind a cement barrier as a thunderous explosion sends shrapnel flying through the air. The percussion resonates through the hills of Las Pulgas from Range 109 here. Twenty-four Marines from Marine Air Support Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing here, conducted live-fire training with M67 Fragmentation Grenades Aug. MORE
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