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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, conducts Exercise Citadel Rumble, Aug. 2-5. Exercise Citadel Rumble is an integrated disaster response and recovery exercise for emergency response plans, polices, and procedures as they pertain to an all-hazards event. This scenario encompassed a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Southern California.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, conducts Exercise Citadel Rumble, Aug. 2-5. Exercise Citadel Rumble is an integrated disaster response and recovery exercise for emergency response plans, polices, and procedures as they pertain to an all-hazards event. This scenario encompassed a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Southern California.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, center right, and Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive officer, 5th Marine Regiment, I Marine Expeditionary Force, center left, pose for a photo with the contributors to the Staff Sgt. Reckless monument on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. War horse, Staff Sgt. Reckless, was known for her heroics at the Battle of Outpost Vegas during the Korean War and received many military decorations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Woods)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, center right, and Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive officer, 5th Marine Regiment, I Marine Expeditionary Force, center left, pose for a photo with the contributors to the Staff Sgt. Reckless monument on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. War horse, Staff Sgt. Reckless, was known for her heroics at the Battle of Outpost Vegas during the Korean War and received many military decorations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Woods)

Photo by Sgt. Tabitha Markovich

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, center right, and Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive officer, 5th Marine Regiment, I Marine Expeditionary Force, center left, pose for a photo with the contributors to the Staff Sgt. Reckless monument on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. War horse, Staff Sgt. Reckless, was known for her heroics at the Battle of Outpost Vegas during the Korean War and received many military decorations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Woods)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, center right, and Lt. Col. Rafael Candelario, executive officer, 5th Marine Regiment, I Marine Expeditionary Force, center left, pose for a photo with the contributors to the Staff Sgt. Reckless monument on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. War horse, Staff Sgt. Reckless, was known for her heroics at the Battle of Outpost Vegas during the Korean War and received many military decorations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Woods)

Photo by Sgt. Tabitha Markovich

Ryan Pean, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter out of Puerto Rico, celebrates championship win during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Ryan Pean, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter out of Puerto Rico, celebrates championship win during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

Retired mixed martial arts fighter Miesha Tate, speaks to the audience at MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Retired mixed martial arts fighter Miesha Tate, speaks to the audience at MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marines and Sailors, stand at attention for the national anthem during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

U.S. Marines and Sailors, stand at attention for the national anthem during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

Mike Hart, a news reporter at ABC News, presents fighters during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Mike Hart, a news reporter at ABC News, presents fighters during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Navy Capt Eyrich, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest; and Marine Corps Col. Flynn III, commanding officer of Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 62 Area dining facility at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the official opening of the facility, providing Marines and Sailors access to improved food services and an enhanced quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Navy Capt Eyrich, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest; and Marine Corps Col. Flynn III, commanding officer of Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 62 Area dining facility at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the official opening of the facility, providing Marines and Sailors access to improved food services and an enhanced quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, interacts with Marines during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, interacts with Marines during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Lee, bottom left, provost sergeant, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Lt. Col. Fowler, bottom right, provost marshal, Provost Marshal’s Office, MCB Camp Pendleton, stand for a photo with officers with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program during a MCLEP Officer and Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026. The ceremony was held to award the outstanding contributions and commitment of MCLEP officers and recognize civilian employees for their federal length-of-service accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Lee, bottom left, provost sergeant, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Lt. Col. Fowler, bottom right, provost marshal, Provost Marshal’s Office, MCB Camp Pendleton, stand for a photo with officers with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program during a MCLEP Officer and Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026. The ceremony was held to award the outstanding contributions and commitment of MCLEP officers and recognize civilian employees for their federal length-of-service accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

Photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Sanchez, chaplain, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives the invocation during a Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program Officer and Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026. The ceremony was held to award the outstanding contributions and commitment of MCLEP officers and recognize civilian employees for their federal length-of-service accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Sanchez, chaplain, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives the invocation during a Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program Officer and Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026. The ceremony was held to award the outstanding contributions and commitment of MCLEP officers and recognize civilian employees for their federal length-of-service accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

Photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Fowler, provost marshal, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives remarks during a Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program Officer and Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026. The ceremony was held to award the outstanding contributions and commitment of MCLEP officers and recognize civilian employees for their federal length-of-service accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Fowler, provost marshal, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives remarks during a Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program Officer and Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026. The ceremony was held to award the outstanding contributions and commitment of MCLEP officers and recognize civilian employees for their federal length-of-service accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

Photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck

U.S. Navy Master Chief Loren D. Rucker, command master chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents a challenge coin to Marine Corps Sgt. Roberto Chaveznajar, a network administrator, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, during a coin presentation and recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The ceremony recognized more than 30 Marines and Sailors for their hard work and dedication during the preparation and execution of the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration and Beach Bash held Oct. 18, 2025. Chaveznajar was recognized for establishing network services aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4), which enabled effective command and control from ship to shore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck)

U.S. Navy Master Chief Loren D. Rucker, command master chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents a challenge coin to Marine Corps Sgt. Roberto Chaveznajar, a network administrator, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, during a coin presentation and recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The ceremony recognized more than 30 Marines and Sailors for their hard work and dedication during the preparation and execution of the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration and Beach Bash held Oct. 18, 2025. Chaveznajar was recognized for establishing network services aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4), which enabled effective command and control from ship to shore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck)

Photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck

A U.S. Marine asks top sea service leadership a question during the “Sea Service Chiefs Lunch and Town Hall” during the WEST 2026 Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The conference provided Department of War leadership a focused venue to communicate priorities, highlight critical programs, shape joint maritime strategy and engage with partners who influence readiness and capability development. The WEST 2026 theme was “Sustaining Maritime Dominance: Warfighting Readiness for the Future Fight.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paschal)

A U.S. Marine asks top sea service leadership a question during the “Sea Service Chiefs Lunch and Town Hall” during the WEST 2026 Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The conference provided Department of War leadership a focused venue to communicate priorities, highlight critical programs, shape joint maritime strategy and engage with partners who influence readiness and capability development. The WEST 2026 theme was “Sustaining Maritime Dominance: Warfighting Readiness for the Future Fight.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paschal)

Photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal

U.S. Navy Master Chief Rucker, command master chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents a challenge coin to a Marine during a coin presentation and recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The ceremony recognized more than 30 Marines and Sailors for their hard work and dedication during the preparation and execution of the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration and Beach Bash held Oct. 18, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

U.S. Navy Master Chief Rucker, command master chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents a challenge coin to a Marine during a coin presentation and recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. The ceremony recognized more than 30 Marines and Sailors for their hard work and dedication during the preparation and execution of the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration and Beach Bash held Oct. 18, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

Photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck

Chuck Hodges, vice president of military events for Hiring our Heroes, speaks to U.S. Marines about potential career paths during a career summit at the Pacific Views Event Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026. The summit featured multiple guest speakers and offered resources and networking opportunities to facilitate career transitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

Chuck Hodges, vice president of military events for Hiring our Heroes, speaks to U.S. Marines about potential career paths during a career summit at the Pacific Views Event Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026. The summit featured multiple guest speakers and offered resources and networking opportunities to facilitate career transitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Buck)

Photo by Sgt. Dillon Buck