Historic trail takes horseback riders through Pendleton hills
April 23, 2012 — Horseback riders from across the nation arrived at Rancho Las Flores, April 14, to participate in a six-day trail ride through the hills of Camp Pendleton. The 74th Annual De Anza Trail Caballeros Ride (DTC) allows riders to disconnect from their daily routine and reconnect with the solitude of the outdoors, while experiencing 200 miles of MORE
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Observing Women in history: Our history is our strength
March 9, 2011 — Since 1911, the nation has recognized women who have helped shape the United States and build its illustrious past. Although the recognition began with a 24-hour observance, the importance of the day grew, and by 1987, Congress declared March as “Women’s History Month.”This year’s theme “Our History is our Strength,” is a dedication to observe the MORE
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Centennial celebration marks re-opening of Reagan Library
February 7, 2011 — He touched the lives of millions of Americans, brought the major industrial nations together and launched a new revolution while defending the U.S. during our country’s greatest decline.Ronald Reagan helped our nation embark on the longest peacetime in its economic history and is still recognized today for greatly serving his country.February 6 MORE
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Exhibit reflects base’s role in Vietnamese resettlement
April 12, 2010 — After the fall of Saigon in 1975, nearly half of the 130,000 Vietnamese refugees that resettled in America passed through the gates of Camp Pendleton.Thirty-five years later, base historians are now honoring their story with a new exhibit called, "Images at War's End," a 36-photo display that commemorates the lives of those who fled North MORE
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Battle Color ceremony dazzles base community
March 19, 2010 — The U.S. Marine Corps’ Battle Color Detachment dazzled thousands during their annual performance at Camp Pendleton, March. 19.The ceremony began with performances by 90 Marine musicians with Drum and Bugle Corps dressed in ceremonial red and white uniforms. The unit is commonly referred to as “The Commandant’s Own,” and is currently the only Drum MORE
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November honors Native American heritage
November 12, 2009 — Native spirits soar as the month of November honors our nation’s first Americans.Native American Heritage Month not only commemorates a culture shared by nearly five million Americans, but honors a heritage with the highest record of military service, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent polls.Today, more than 160,000 Native American MORE
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Hispanic Marines, past and present remembered
September 22, 2009 — In honor of the many contributions made by the Hispanic community to the United States, our nation along with Camp Pendleton, will observe Hispanic Heritage month from Sept.15 to Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage month originally began in September 1968, with former President Lyndon B. Johnsons’ approval from Congress to devote an entire week to MORE
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Volunteer restores vintage vehicles
January 16, 2009 — In October 1998, a master gunnery sergeant made a bet with a gunnery sergeant that he would not be able to get a Vietnam-era vehicle running. “He told me if I could get it running, he’d retire. He rode the mule in his retirement ceremony,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. James C. King, motor transport maintenance chief, 1st Marine Division. The M274A5 MORE
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