U.S. Marine Capt. Michael Cathey, the aide-de-camp for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at the naval hospital on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary, all beneficiaries and Marine Corps personnel are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect their health and their community. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution prioritization within DOD, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with data-driven CDC guidance for national prioritization. Marines will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice social distancing, regularly wash their hands, and follow restriction of movement guidelines to maintain the safety of others as a large portion of the population will need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 risks diminish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy) - U.S. Marine Capt. Michael Cathey, the aide-de-camp for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at the naval hospital on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary, all beneficiaries and Marine Corps personnel are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect their health and their community. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution prioritization within DOD, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with data-driven CDC guidance for national prioritization. Marines will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice social distancing, regularly wash their hands, and follow restriction of movement guidelines to maintain the safety of others as a large portion of the population will need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 risks diminish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy)

Sgt. Jeremy Laboy, combat photographer, Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, poses for a photo in the 22 Area of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2021. Laboy was one COMMSTRAT Marine who received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in late March, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon) - Sgt. Jeremy Laboy, combat photographer, Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, poses for a photo in the 22 Area of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2021. Laboy was one COMMSTRAT Marine who received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in late March, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at the naval hospital on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary, all beneficiaries and Marine Corps personnel are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect their health and their community. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution prioritization within DOD, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with data-driven CDC guidance for national prioritization. Marines will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice social distancing, regularly wash their hands, and follow restriction of movement guidelines to maintain the safety of others as a large portion of the population will need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 risks diminish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy) - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at the naval hospital on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary, all beneficiaries and Marine Corps personnel are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect their health and their community. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution prioritization within DOD, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with data-driven CDC guidance for national prioritization. Marines will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice social distancing, regularly wash their hands, and follow restriction of movement guidelines to maintain the safety of others as a large portion of the population will need to be vaccinated before COVID-19 risks diminish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy)

Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”. - Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton combats COVID-19 on and off the range - U.S. Marines with Charlie Company Class 7-20, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire a hammer pair while closing with their targets during a live-fire range at Range 210F on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 25, 2020. The range consisted of Tables 5 and 6, two parts of the Marine Combat Marksmanship Program. The objective of marksmanship training is to develop, sustain, and improve individual combat shooting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020.

Camp Pendleton’s security services take action for COVID-19 - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Paul McGary, a military police officer with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, asks if a service member has flu like symptoms before assisting in a traffic collision on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2020. The security services and first responders on Camp Pendleton are taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Military police are asking base patrons if they have any flu like symptoms before assisting them in any situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Pendleton IPAC adjusts fire in response to COVID-19 - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mikayla Arriola, an administrative specialist with Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, assists a customer at the 13 Area Installation Personnel Administration Center on Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. IPAC has adjusted how they complete their daily mission to follow the health protection condition guidelines for COVID-19, while keeping their personnel and customers safe. Arriola is a native of Santa Maria, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Pendleton's Facilities Department adapts support plan in response to COVID-19 - The Facilities Maintenance Department, or FMD, on Camp Pendleton, handles a wide range of problems on base dealing with utilities such as electricity, carpentry, and plumbing. FMD is a 24-hour work-force that takes care of the daily maintenance and operations of the base.