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Marines

Stories

Marines prepared to “rewire” Iraq

Following the number of buildings catching fire in Iraq due to old or faulty wiring, the Marine Corps has recognized the need to rewire many of the structures completely. Camp Pendleton Marines are well under-way to responding to the enormous task of rewiring Iraq by enrolling electrical equipment repair specialists in civilian education courses at

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Wildlife a natural thing for base

Camp Pendleton’s 125,000 acres is home to a variety of wildlife, most of which avoid contact with humans as much as possible. But with base residents and wildlife sharing the same backyard, it is inevitable residents will encounter an animal or two while living or training aboard the base. “Residents should treat the animals with respect, keeping

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Safety a success as base smoothly endures 96's

Safety for servicemembers and their families is one of the top priorities aboard Camp Pendleton. During the past two four-day weekends, there were fewer base traffic accidents and violations reported. Labor Day weekend saw only three accidents. All three involved driving under the influence, said Gunnery Sgt. Donald J. Zerillo, traffic chief for

25 Marines recognized by Newport Beach

Exotic cars weren’t the only things people gawked over at the 2005 Corona Del Mar Coastline Car Classic. Jaws dropped when twenty-five troops from Camp Pendleton’s 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment marched their way into the car show. The show, which exhibited hundreds of cars, also honored the Marines and sailors in battalion with a ceremony for

Military families affected by Katrina lend helping hands

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has established special accounts to track contributions and disbursements specifically intended to help Marines and sailors affected by the disaster. The society, which has offices in New Orleans, Gulfport, Pas-cagoula, Pensacola and Meridian have helped families with funds for

Health care discussed at town hall meeting

Gathered in a room on the ground floor of the Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, members of the base's community came together for a town hall meeting to discuss the base's healthcare program Aug. 23.About 50 active duty servicemembers, family members and hospital staff assembled to exchange ideas on how the hospital is taking measures to improve its

Marines head to Panama City for Combatant Diver Course;

The Marines makes one final gear check before leaning back and receiving the thumbs up from their partners to plunge into the warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The Marines falling into the water are some of the Corps’ most elite warriors — reconnaissance Marines. First Force Reconnaissance Company Marines and sailors from Camp Pendleton spent a

A promise kept: Marine fulfills 15-year vow, offers closure to MIA’s family

Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva made a promise to never forget the name of the Marine Vietnam War veteran engraved on the steel band he’s worn on his right wrist since high school.Oliva, a 14-year Marine veteran, also vowed to return the bracelet to the veteran’s family if the Marine ever returned home.Now, nearly 15 years after he first put on the

Drunk driving on the rise

As American military forces continue to push for peace in the mean streets of Iraq and Afghanistan, another bloody war is raging on right here - a war that is silently claiming the lives of America’s warriors who don the eagle, globe and anchor. Drunk driving incidents aboard Camp Pendleton have quickly and quietly risen to dangerous levels. So far

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Home of the Brave: troops honored at Chargers game

U.S. servicemembers from southern California's various military units were recognized for their service during a military appreciation ceremony at a preseason San Diego Chargers football game at Qualcomm Stadium Sept. 1.Among those in attendance were hundreds of Marines and sailors from Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and

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