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White Letter aims to end Sexual Assault throughout ranks

In White Letter No. 2-12, Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, expressed his views on sexual assault incidents throughout the ranks and his goals to develop a service-level campaign plan.Within the message, Amos stresses the importance of informing Marines, sailors and their families about preventing and reporting incidents of

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Marines of all ranks gather together to attend the Manpower Drawdown brief held at the Camp Pendleton's Bulldog Box Office April 24. Col. William Tosick explained how the breakdown and reduction of the Marine Corps will occur leading to fiscal year 2016. Tosick is the head of the Manpower Plans, Programs and Budget Branch for Headquarters Marine Corps. - Marines of all ranks gather together to attend the Manpower Drawdown brief held at the Camp Pendleton's Bulldog Box Office April 24. Col. William Tosick explained how the breakdown and reduction of the Marine Corps will occur leading to fiscal year 2016. Tosick is the head of the Manpower Plans, Programs and Budget Branch for Headquarters Marine Corps.

Corps reduces number not effectiveness

Officials with Headquarters Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, conducted an informational brief at the Camp Pendleton’s Bulldog Box Office April 24, regarding the drawdown of active duty Marines beginning October 2012.The brief was held to inform Marines about reducing the force from 202,100 Marines to an end-strength of 182,100 over the

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Lance Cpl. Peter A. Booth, block NCO at Wilcox Range, demonstraits marksmanship qualification shooting, using a M16A4 Service Rifle and some of the newsest authorized optics and modular attachments for qualification. - Lance Cpl. Peter A. Booth, block NCO at Wilcox Range, demonstraits marksmanship qualification shooting, using a M16A4 Service Rifle and some of the newsest authorized optics and modular attachments for qualification.

Modular attachments now authorized for rifle qual

Approved individual weapons, optics, modular attachments and modifications are now authorized for use during annual rifle and pistol training and qualification.According to the recently released Marine Administrative Message 124/12, the purpose of the new policy is to ensure Marines train with the weapon system with which they intend to use during

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Make a difference: Understanding Pendleton's recycling program

Throwing an old milk carton or empty soda can into the recycling bin is second nature to the average American citizen, and most of us really don’t put much thought into where all of those used recyclables go once they reach our garbage bins. But according to Charles Bradshaw, Camp Pendleton’s recycling programs manager, base residents should pay a

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Camp Pendleton's Semper Fit specialists have a few tips and clues to help Marines and sailors stick with their new routines and resolutions beyond the peak season of getting into shape. Various conditioning classes and personal trainers are available free of cost to all service members at the different fitness centers on base. - Camp Pendleton's Semper Fit specialists have a few tips and clues to help Marines and sailors stick with their new routines and resolutions beyond the peak season of getting into shape. Various conditioning classes and personal trainers are available free of cost to all service members at the different fitness centers on base.

Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion, bench pressed 738.5 pounds during the United States Powerlifting Association Nationals in Costa Mesa, CA, July 3. He is now ranked 1st in the Nation and 5th of “All Time” for USPA. - Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion, bench pressed 738.5 pounds during the United States Powerlifting Association Nationals in Costa Mesa, CA, July 3. He is now ranked 1st in the Nation and 5th of “All Time” for USPA.

Pendleton powerlifter presses nearly 750lbs

What do a baby elephant, a motorcycle and 85,000 M16 rounds have in common?Not much.But each one weighs about 750 pounds; the weight that one 24-year-old Camp Pendleton Marine bench pressed, breaking a world-record for his 275-pound weight class.Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion,

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The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, performs during the annual Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field House, March 11. The ceremony began with performances by “The Commandant’s Own,” a unit comprised of more than 80 Marine musicians; the unit is currently the only one of its kind in the U.S. Armed Forces. - The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, performs during the annual Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field House, March 11. The ceremony began with performances by “The Commandant’s Own,” a unit comprised of more than 80 Marine musicians; the unit is currently the only one of its kind in the U.S. Armed Forces.