Saluting Our Wounded Warriors and Veterans Through Art
July 31, 2015 — Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression. Jim Russell plants the fruit MORE
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Camp Pendleton raises awareness for Iwo Jima veterans
May 23, 2015 — Camp Pendleton and Iwo Jima Monument West hosted an event to raise awareness for Iwo Jima veterans at the Pacific Views Event Center here, May 22. The event was held in honor of nine veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima who were invited to share stories of the historic amphibious landing, the raising of the flag atop Mount Suribachi and the days that 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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Pendleton hosts 18th Annual Military Retiree Expo
September 19, 2011 — In an effort to provide updates on benefits and services available to military retirees, Camp Pendleton hosted the 18th Annual Military Retiree Expo at the base’s South Mesa Club, Sept. 17.The expo, which was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, featured various vendors who offered information to the retirees and their family members to MORE
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Wounded Warriors Compete During First Marine Corps Trials
February 28, 2011 — Some competed blindly; some competed without their arms or legs—but for the first ever Marine Corps Trials, wounded warriors from all over the world did not let their injuries deter their will to compete.More than 150 wounded, ill and injured Marines, Marine veterans and international Marines came to Camp Pendleton Feb. 17-27 to participate in the MORE
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Veteran of the Year recognized for dedication
December 28, 2010 — Through hard work and dedication, one man has been a driving force and inspiration to the Military Officers Association of America Pendleton Chapter and the entire Marine Corps.Each year, Camp Pendleton nominates one admirable representative to hold the honorary title of Veteran of the Year for the base. This year, Angel Aviles, a man who cannot MORE
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Veteran takes “steps” to honor fallen
October 8, 2010 — With an American flag carried prideful across his shoulder, a slender 68-year-old Vietnam-era veteran walked alongside Camp Pendleton’s traffic to embark on his journey of walking across the nation by Sept. 11, 2011. Anthony A. LoBue, better known as “Tony the Vet,” began his pilgrimage to New York’s Ground Zero to show support and honor people who MORE
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"Chosin Few" honored with new monument
September 16, 2010 — More than 250 attendees gathered on the grounds of Camp Pendleton's South Mesa Club, Sept. 15, to unveil a new Chosin Reservoir monument donated in remembrance of the heroes who served through the harsh climates of the Korean War.The surviving heroes, known as the "Chosin Few," stood out gallantly among the crowd of Marines, sailors and MORE
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DOD career fair offers new opportunities for transitioning military personnel
July 22, 2010 — In an effort to help injured war veterans and their families find employment, the Department of Defense’s Civilian Personnel Management Service hosted their second Hiring Heroes Career Fair at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, July 20.More than 75 DOD, federal and corporate employers participated in the Hiring Heroes event designed to aid service 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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