U.S. Marines with the Basic Reconnaissance Course conduct a land navigation exercise at Camp Pendleton Jan. 15, 2020. Land navigation is one of the many training evolutions the students undergo, and is a crucial component of their route to becoming a successful reconnaissance Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)
U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibian School, Training Command, conduct training at the Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer in the 53 Area pool on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 8, 2020. Marines who operate AAVs must complete training at the SVET before they can receive their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)
Personnel stationed at Camp Pendleton are reminded of the importance of protecting the environment on and around the base. This year Camp Pendleton wants Marines and civilian personnel to focus on environmental stewardship through energy efficiency, natural and cultural resources management, and recycling. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)
U.S. Marines, sailors and their family members participate in the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 1, 2020. More than 300 service members and their families participated to welcome the new year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Megan Roses)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installation-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, spent the year training and supporting the warfighter. With 2019 coming to an end, Marines on Camp Pendleton continue to train into 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Megan Roses)
Effective Jan 1, 2020, all service-connected disabled veterans, Medal of Honor & Purple Heart recipients,
former prisoners of war, VA benefits eligible veterans & primary veteran caregivers will be eligible to shop at the commissary, MCCS retail stores & participate in select MCCS recreational activities. (U.S. video by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)
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Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was established in 1942. The base is home to I Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and various Navy units. Camp Pendleton is a superior Marine Corps training base that provides a myriad of training opportunities, maximizing allocated resources, modernizing base infrastructure and providing superior service and support. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan Bustos)
Established in 1942, Camp Pendleton's air facility was re-designated as Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton in 1985, and honorably named Munn Field in 1987. The air station maintains and operates facilities designed to support flight operations of a Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine reserve aircraft wing, and a Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan Bustos and Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)
While Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's primary mission is the provide the training ranges, facilities, services and logistical support necessary to support the Marines, sailors and their families who live and work on the installation, the base and its service members also play a large part in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Stephen Beard)
Any Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton resident suggestion, concern, or complaint is important. The MCB CAMPEN, Family Housing Resolution Process, is a three-step process for resolving housing issues. The process provides resources and contact information to promptly and attentively respond to residents unsatisfied with any service...
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