Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

As of October 1st, 2018, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will no longer accept a drivers license for bicyclists looking to access the base. To obtain base access cyclists must go to the Visitor’s Center located next to the MCB Camp Pendleton Main Gate with an identification card to be entered into the Defense Biometric Identification System. Once you have been entered into the new identification system, you will receive an access card that is valid for one year... Click for more information...

To train and protect: Camp Pendleton balances training with maintaining the environment

With more than 125,000 acres of land, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has a very diverse environment within its borders. When it comes to training, maintaining and protecting the environment is extremely important, especially during the wildfire season, where the environment is most susceptible to significant damage. But in some cases, it’s beneficial... Read the story...

U.S. Marines and families attend a change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2018. Col. Ian R Clark relinquished command of MCAS Camp Pendleton to Col. Richard T. Anderson after three years of serving as the commanding officer... See Photo Gallery

This bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY19. With the advent of several new SRB programs, Marines are encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this bulletin. "All Marines provide value to the team, but we need the very best Marines in critical field--like infantry squad leaders and aviation maintainers to stay in service and continue to lead, train, and prepare us to dominate the next fight." ~ Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. See MARADMIN 370/18....... Read the story

Flowers for the fallen: 1st EOD Company honors their fallen

U.S. Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company (EOD), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), held their 2nd annual Gunnery Sgt. Michael J. Clark Commemoration Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2018.The ceremony highlighted the EOD Memorial Garden, created in 2016 as a memorial to honor past and present EOD technicians who have gave their life in the line of duty... Read the story...

U.S service members compete in the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Marine Memorial Golf Course, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2018. Nine competitors who received awards will continue on to compete in the 2018 International Military Sports Council Golf Championship in Germany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Pfc. Stephen Beard) Resd the story...

The Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) is a Department of Defense identity authentication and force protection tool that is fully operational in military locations around the world. DBIDS is currently active on select installations throughout the United States, and will be integrated to Marine Corps Installations West July 9, 2018. Go to the Base Access page for more info...

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.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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