Camp Pendleton hosts the Senior Leaders Summit
March 3, 2016 — Camp Pendleton hosts the Marine Corps Installation Command Senior Leaders Summit at the Pacific Views Event Center, Feb. 29. The Senior Leaders Summit is a gathering of Marine Corps Installation leaders to discuss the future of the Marine Corps Installations Strategic Plan out to 2030."The Senior Leaders Summit is a chance for the senior leaders of MORE
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Core Values University: Creating a Campus for Marines
February 29, 2016 — The role of Marine Corps leadership includes training not just for the battlefield, but also to take responsibility for the personal and professional development of subordinates.The Core Values University is Col. Joseph A. Craft’s plan to make this easier for all levels of Marine leadership. “We want to create a campus idea here on base so when a MORE
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Camp Pendleton Hosts 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration
February 22, 2016 — Camp Pendleton hosted the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20.The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet. “The Battle of Iwo Jima is an icon in Marine Corps history,” said Daniel Zepeda Jr., the treasurer and publicity director for MORE
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Military Saves Week 2016
February 18, 2016 — Marine Administrative Message 602/15 was signed Nov. 15, 2015, publicizing Military Saves Week 2016, which is scheduled to take place Feb. 22-27.According to the MARADMIN 602/15, Military Saves Week 2016 is a total force command program that encourages Marines and their families to focus on financial readiness, debt reduction and increasing savings MORE
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Improved Motorcycle Training Course for Marines
February 10, 2016 — Camp Pendleton hosted a demonstration of the Commandant ofthe Marine Corps Safety Division’s proposed Rider Essential Skills Training(REST) course here, Feb. 10. Marine Corps officials are in the process of revamping the courseto further reduce motorcycle accidents in the Marine Corps. “This course brings some more advanced concepts and it MORE
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Therapeutic Ocean Seminars for the Wounded Warriors
January 27, 2016 — Camp Pendleton hosted an OceanTherapy Seminar for Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Del Marbeach here, Jan. 26.Ocean Therapy Sessions gives the Marines a chance to learnhow to surf and about the therapeutic benefits of the ocean.“Our goal is using the sport and experience of learning tosurf to inspire their self-esteem, self-confidence MORE
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Heroes Dinner Served for Camp Pendleton Marines
January 22, 2016 — Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosted the Food Industry Serving Heroes Foundation (FISH) heroes’ dinner at the Pacific Views Event Center here, Jan. 21.The heroes' dinner was hosted to recognize the sacrifices that service members have made for American freedom.Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installation - MORE
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Camp Pendleton Marine rescues girl at La Jolla Cove
January 21, 2016 — A Camp Pendleton Marine rescued a girl from the surf in the La Jolla Cove area, Jan. 17.Staff Sgt. Ryan Farish, a career planner with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, was at the beach with his family on Sunday when he noticed a huge wave coming toward a small girl near the water’s edge.“My family and I had moved back from the lower rock MORE
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Camp Pendleton Leaders participate in speed mentoring session
January 20, 2016 — CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.—More than 90 officers participated in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center here, Jan.19. The annual seminar is hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provides officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development through a MORE
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Camp Pendleton Air Station holds ceremony for new MV-22 Osprey hangar
January 14, 2016 — Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new hangar for MV-22 Ospreys here, Jan.14.Hangar six is a 123,451 square-foot hangar capable of storing up to six Ospreys belonging to Marine Aircraft Group 39.It is the first hangar designed to store Ospreys aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.“This new MORE
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