Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Colin Lee, wildlife biologist, Environmental Security Department, discusses the conservation efforts of the Least Bell’s Vireo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The Least Bell’s Vireo, a bird that spends its summers in Southern California, is one of 18 endangered species inhabiting this base. Due to Camp Pendleton’s efforts to preserve and protect natural habitats, the population of the Least Bell’s Vireo has steadily increased. Learn more about our natural resources programs

Service members graduate from the Military Service Technician Education Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The nine graduates learned technical automotive skills and knowledge about workshop safety, engines, suspension systems, and electrical systems during the 16-week training iteration. After transitioning out of their respective services, the graduates will have the opportunity to work for Bavarian Motor Works or other automotive companies.

Camp Pendleton Marine, Gunnery Sergeant Dorian Gardner, competed in the 2018 DoD Warrior Games. Gardner competed in track and field as well as swimming, where he won a gold medal, and will be continuing on to the Invictus Games being hosted in Sydney, Australia in October 2018... Check out the Warrior Games site.

Sgt. Haley Jimenez, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Support Battalion and her team participate in the 2018 Mud Run Commanding General’s Cup Team Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8, 2018. The event started at Lake O’Neil and covered 10 kilometers where participants had to overcome various mud packed obstacles... Read the story... Photo Gallery...

Once a K9 is placed with a dog handler, they spend the first month bonding. “This sets the tone for how their relationship will be.” said Sgt. Braxton Rico, military dog handler, 1st Law Enforcement Bn., IMEF... Read the story...

Active-duty Marines and veterans with Wounded Warrior Battalion-West will be put to the test June 1-9, at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo... Read the story... Learn more about the DoD Warrior Games...

Every year, reconnaissance Marines from every clime and place venture to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to participate in the annual Recon Challenge. The event is conducted by reconnaissance Marines to commemorate fallen reconnaissance Marines and is comprised of several trials designed to test all aspects of reconnaissance Marine life... Read the story... View photo gallery...

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' National Canine Division train working dogs the different odors of homemade explosives during National Odor Recognition Training and Testing on Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook, Calif., May 23, 2018... Read the story...

POOCH partners with prisoners to train service dogs

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement... Read the story...

In collaboration with Marine Corps Community Services, rideshare company Lyft is introducing a new program to increase access to transportation for individuals on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The program, “Base Mode,” creates a special category for individuals requesting rides into and out of the base, connecting them to drivers with access on and off the installation... Read the story...

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

"The West Coast's Premier Expeditionary Training Base"