First Lady of the United States visits Oceanside - Dr. Jill Biden, center, the first lady of the United States, poses for a photo with military families and other local leaders with Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Oceanside, California, Feb. 4, 2023. Biden visited San Diego as part of the Joining Forces initiative which focuses on supporting veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD offers free mental health services and childcare and has helped families with cost-effective resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Cervantes)

Sgt. Maj. Cabrera Appointment Ceremony - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Fausto H. Cabrera, the incoming sergeant major for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general for MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, during Cabrera’s appointment ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Cabrera now stands as the most senior enlisted Marine of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, which is comprised of five Marine Corps bases and stations in the southwestern United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

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Maj. Gen. Pendleton Monument - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton unveil the monument dedicated to Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Marines Bodybuilding Flex Physiques Team - U.S. Marines with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team flex for the Classic Physique during a team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

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Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, buddy rush during a physical training exercise at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 16, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth and his wife Renee, showcased the resources available to help Marine spouses and their families stationed aboard MCI-West. Resources include but are not limited to Marine Corps Family Advocacy program, United Service Organization and others. There are over 15 different resources available to families and ways to help the communities across the installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during an event at La Casa Del Mar on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2022. The event showcased the resources available to help Marine spouses and their families stationed aboard MCI-West. Resources include but are not limited to Marine Corps Family Advocacy program, United Service Organization and others. There are over 15 different resources available to families and ways to help the communities across the installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Wounded Warrior recovering service members on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips) - Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment throw discs during a training camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips)

Devil Pups Graduation - Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program march during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)