Camp Pendleton hosts Military Battle Challenge
July 23, 2015 — Camp Pendleton service members competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22 and 23. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40 pound water jugs and shooting a rifle modified into a laser tag-style gun. The Military Battle 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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Ironman competition rides through Pendleton
April 2, 2013 — More than 2,400 Marines and civilians dove into the Oceanside harbor to emerge from the cold Pacific water1.2-miles later, marking the start of the 14th annual Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Calif. triathlon March 30.“This is our most popular 70.3 in the U.S.,” said Roch Frey, the director of operations for Ironman. “I think a major aspect to this race, MORE
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Diverse learning at Division Matches
March 8, 2013 — Sixty-three shooting teams competed in the 2013 Western Division Matches at Wilcox Range here from Feb. 25 to March 8.More than 300 shooters from west of the Mississippi participated in rifle and pistol shooting matches with distances that varied from 200 to 600 yards.“There are four division matches every year,” said Capt. Nick Roberge, the MORE
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Field meet builds competitive spirit
October 29, 2010 — Eighty Marines across the base competed in Camp Pendleton’s 2010 Leatherneck Field Meet at the 11 Area field, Oct. 27. The fifth annual meet was a full day of competition that involved endurance and plenty of camaraderie. The event included contests such as the humvee push, pull-ups, fire-team push-ups, a 1600 meter relay, dizzy-izzy, and tug of MORE
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