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)

3rd MAW helo pulls Recon Marines out of water - 3rd MAW helo pulls Recon Marines out of water during wet SPIE rigging

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the incoming commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, June 23, 2021. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Dan Conley relinquished command of MCI-West to Woodworth. Woodworth is the first Marine in history to command an MCI-West installation and then return to take command of the region. Conley will assume command of Marine Corps Installations Command in Quantico, Virginia. Conley is a native of Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels) - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the incoming commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, June 23, 2021. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Dan Conley relinquished command of MCI-West to Woodworth. Woodworth is the first Marine in history to command an MCI-West installation and then return to take command of the region. Conley will assume command of Marine Corps Installations Command in Quantico, Virginia. Conley is a native of Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has grown to 8,000 acres burned and 5% contained. Evacuation orders for Camp Las Pulgas, Camp Margarita, Camp Las Flores and 32 Area remain in effect. The Las Pulgas gate remains closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Stuart Mesa Road north of Assault Craft Unit-5 remains closed. Basilone Road from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Camp Horno, as well as Las Pulgas Road remain closed. Ammunition Road aboard Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook also remains closed. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has grown to 8,000 acres burned and 5% contained. Evacuation orders for Camp Las Pulgas, Camp Margarita, Camp Las Flores and 32 Area remain in effect. The Las Pulgas gate remains closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Stuart Mesa Road north of Assault Craft Unit-5 remains closed. Basilone Road from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Camp Horno, as well as Las Pulgas Road remain closed. Ammunition Road aboard Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook also remains closed.

An American bison herd roams the hills on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1, 2019. The San Diego Zoo gifted 14 bison to Camp Pendleton in 1973. As of today, there are approximately 90 bison aboard the base. Of the two wild conservation herds of bison in the state of California, one of them is at Camp Pendleton. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez) - An American bison herd roams the hills on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1, 2019. The San Diego Zoo gifted 14 bison to Camp Pendleton in 1973. As of today, there are approximately 90 bison aboard the base. Of the two wild conservation herds of bison in the state of California, one of them is at Camp Pendleton. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20 conducts helicopter rope suspension techniques training - U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marines brace themselves during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assault Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16. - U.S. Marines brace themselves during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assault Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16.

75th Anniversary Evening Colors Ceremony - U. S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fold the American flag during the Commanding General’s 75th Annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Pacific Views Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. Evening colors commemorates the anniversary of the dedication of the base, this year’s ceremony also honors the 75th anniversary of Camp Pendleton. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

2019 Western Regional Partnership Principals’ meeting held on Camp Pendleton - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, introduces himself during the 2019 Western Regional Partnership Principals’ meeting at the Pacific Views Center on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2019. The WRP provides a proactive and collaborative framework for senior-policy level Federal, State and Tribal leadership to identify common goals and emerging issues in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, and to develop solutions that support WRP Partners and protect natural and cultural resources, while promoting sustainability, homeland security and military readiness. This was the first time the WRP has been hosted on a military installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Commanding General of Camp Pendleton underscores importance of honoring Marines & Sailors that have come before - U.S Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at the Camp Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2019. The cake cutting ceremony is held each year to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. The first piece is given to the guest of honor, the second to the oldest Marine present. As part of the ceremony, the oldest and youngest Marines present share a piece of cake, signifying the passing of experience and knowledge from the old to the young of the Marine Corps. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)