Service members prepare to leave the Corps at Transition Resource Fair
January 27, 2015 — The Personal and Professional Development Branch of Marine and Family Programs hosted their first Transition Resource Fair for approximately 200 service members, Jan. 22.The fair was held to provide service members with resources to enhance their quality of life while transitioning out of the military.“The Transition Resource Fair was created to MORE
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New guidelines published for firearms sales on base
November 24, 2014 — A new order pertaining to the sale of firearms and ammunition on all installations within Marine Corps Installations West is now in effect.Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Order 8370.1 states that the Marine Corps Exchange will be the only organization authorized to sell firearms and ammunition on base.This base MORE
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Commanding General's Cup playoffs (Spartans vs. Falcons)
November 5, 2014 — The second seed Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans secured their seat in the Commanding General’s Cup championship game with a hard-fought 7-0 victory in overtime against the third seed Miramar Falcons at Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 4.Both teams were unable to move the ball effectively until the second quarter, when the Falcons nearly made it MORE
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Special Reaction Team trains critical skills
October 24, 2014 — The Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal Office’s Special Reaction Team conducted live-fire training at Range 300, Oct. 23.The team handled several weapon systems to include shotguns, rifles and pistols. The weapons they fired are used in critical operations, including hostage situations, breaching structures and unconventional weapons handling. The MORE
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FY 15 Re-enlistment bonuses are out
October 3, 2014 — First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs. According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of 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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All Navy, Marine Corps rugby team prepares to compete in Common Wealth Navies Cup
September 1, 2014 — The All Navy and Marine Corps Rugby Team claimed a 21-7 victory over the Oceanside Chiefs as part of a try-out camp at Paige Field House here, Aug. 30.Thirty-five Marines and sailors are competing to fill 28 open slots on the team to represent our country at the Common Wealth Navies Rugby Cup in the motherland of the sport, New Zealand.The Chiefs, 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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