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Cigarette papers used by U.S. Marine POW's during the Korean war for providing information on Marines who were captured are displayed prior to a collection transfer at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan C. Bustos) - Cigarette papers used by U.S. Marine POW's during the Korean war for providing information on Marines who were captured are displayed prior to a collection transfer at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank Denault, the chief instructor for Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, watches over Marines during a training event on Range 407B, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2020. Denault uses his experiences to teach future and current infantry leaders. Denault is a native of Kankakee, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie) - U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank Denault, the chief instructor for Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, watches over Marines during a training event on Range 407B, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2020. Denault uses his experiences to teach future and current infantry leaders. Denault is a native of Kankakee, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Broc Story a combat graphics specialist,Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-West, draws abow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base CampPendleton, Jan. 8, 2020. The Rattlesnake Canyon Range is an open access rangefor all to participate in the sport of archery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo byLance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Broc Story a combat graphics specialist, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-West, draws a bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 8, 2020. The Rattlesnake Canyon Range is an open access range for all to participate in the sport of archery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde)

Darren Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, watches the waves at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2020. Klassen now works with more than four surf therapy organizations, with close ties to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s military population. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts) - Darren Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, watches the waves at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2020. Klassen now works with more than four surf therapy organizations, with close ties to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s military population. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Benjamin Yearick, the air traffic control chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, looks out over the flight line while observing flight operations on the air station June 30, 2020. The ATC tower coordinates all flights incoming and outgoing from the air station to ensure safety and efficient flight operations. Yearick is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels) - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Benjamin Yearick, the air traffic control chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, looks out over the flight line while observing flight operations on the air station June 30, 2020. The ATC tower coordinates all flights incoming and outgoing from the air station to ensure safety and efficient flight operations. Yearick is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines with the Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire a round from an M224 60 mm mortar during live-fire training at Mortar Position 6 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2020. Marines with IULC utilized various weapons systems during the training to increase proficiency and readiness. The Marines participating in the course will leave as 0369 infantry unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez) - U.S. Marines with the Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire a round from an M224 60 mm mortar during live-fire training at Mortar Position 6 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2020. Marines with IULC utilized various weapons systems during the training to increase proficiency and readiness. The Marines participating in the course will leave as 0369 infantry unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

The Fisher House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The house is available for family members of active duty military, retirees and veterans, providing them with complimentary lodging while their loved one is being treated. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie) - The Fisher House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The house is available for family members of active duty military, retirees and veterans, providing them with complimentary lodging while their loved one is being treated. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Col. Christeon Griffin, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, releases a carp back into the water at Case Springs Camp Pendleton Ca. Col. Griffin is one of the installations many avid fishermen and enjoys the on-base fishing opportunities. - U.S. Marine Col. Christeon Griffin, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, releases a carp back into the water at Case Springs Camp Pendleton Ca. Col. Griffin is one of the installations many avid fishermen and enjoys the on-base fishing opportunities.

Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton celebrates Father's Day on June 21, 2020. - Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton celebrates Father's Day on June 21, 2020.