Volunteers help renovate School of Infantry chapel
May 1, 2012 — One small building houses hundreds on a weekly basis, providing motivation, inspiration and direction to young and aspiring Marines.However, the more than 50 year-old School of Infantry West chapel on Camp Pendleton has been in dire need of a little renovation.“The chapel itself has been an icon for [the School of Infantry],” said Lt. Greg MORE
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Former Pendleton Marine reunites with military working dog
April 9, 2012 — Former Cpl. Megan Leavey wanted nothing more than to reunite with her best friend, and her wish finally came true at Camp Pendleton’s K-9 Unit, April 6.Military Working Dog Rex retired after 10 years of service and was officially released into Leavey’s care so they can continue their friendship that was once formed during their Marine Corps MORE
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Military kids cope with service member suicide
October 13, 2009 — Military children from across the country coping with service member suicide found help from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Camp Pendleton volunteers in San Diego Oct. 10.More than 40 children reflected on and coped with feelings of grief alongside 50 active-duty volunteers during TAPS’s three-day event.“All of the children here MORE
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Camp Pendleton kicks off CFC 2009
October 9, 2009 — Camp Pendleton is inviting all service members and federal civilian employees to donate money to the Combined Federal Campaign to help those in need. Pledges can be made during the campaign season which began Sept. 1 and lasts through Dec. 15.Unit CFC representatives want to increase awareness and participation of the campaign by educating service MORE
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Community gives back to transitioning service members
September 24, 2009 — A variety of organizations lined the walls of the Camp Pendleton South Mesa Club for the 22nd Annual Fall Career and Education Expo, Sept. 24.Local fire and police departments, truck driving schools, online colleges, four-year institutions, specialty training programs, private detective and personal security companies and many more had one common MORE
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Entertainment and vacation ideas abundant at ITT expo
August 19, 2009 — Several Camp Pendleton residents and visitors braved the Friday afternoon heat to enjoy ITT Latitudes & Travel Exposition here, Aug. 14.The annual event boasted more than 50 venders who provided Camp Pendleton families with information regarding local entertainment venues and activities.“The purpose of the expo is to let the Camp Pendleton MORE
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Base officials host water conservation summit
August 6, 2009 — San Diego County and Camp Pendleton water officials gathered to discuss conservation efforts at the South Mesa Staff Noncommissioned Officers’ Club, Aug. 5. The summit educated base officials at every level of water involvement and addressed ways to integrate water conservation into project design and operation.“This is a priority for Marine Corps MORE
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