Marine Corps Installations West Welcomes New Commanding General - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, left, outgoing commanding general passes the colors to Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, right, incoming commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton through a ceremonial exchange during a change of command ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth relinquished command of MCI-West MCB Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Lifeguards save the lives of swimmers 4th of July - A lifeguard service shirt is worn at the Camp Pendleton Del Mar Lifeguard Station by Lifeguard 2 Dylan Van Horn at Del Mar Beach, California, July 9, 2024. Van Horn and Twenty-seven other on-duty lifeguards conducted 122 saves during the 2024 July Fourth Celebration at Del Mar Beach. Saves are defined as the actual hands on actions taken by a lifeguard when bringing a swimmer out of a life-threatening situation within ocean waters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run - U.S. Marines and personnel with Security and Emergency Services Battalion and Provost Marshal's Office pose for a photo during the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 29, 2024. The torch run assists with raising awareness and funds for the athletes of the 2024 Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games. The runners participated in an 18-mile run from the MCB Camp Pendleton Main Gate to the Cristianitos Gate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines, family and friends gather to welcome home U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2024. - A U.S. Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to embrace his family after returning from deployment to the Indo-Pacific in support of the Unit Deployment Program and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2024. Consistently forward-deploying enables 3rd MAW squadrons to maintain combat readiness, deter aggression, and strengthen alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Women in the Armed Forces: Making Great Achievements - U.S. Marine Corps Captain LaRue, left, an AH-1Z Viper pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing poses for a photo in front of an AH-1Z Viper.

Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter and NCO of the Quarter - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, far right, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and his wife, Renee pose for a photo with staff and the MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter, and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. The Woodworths hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

MCJROTC Cadets Tour Camp Pendleton - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, center, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton poses with Marines, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and parents with William B. Travis High School during a base tour at the MCI-West headquarters building at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 13, 2024. The tour provided cadets the opportunity to experience a military lifestyle and gain an understanding of various military careers and opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Marine Corps Mechanized Museum - U.S. Marine Corps veterans and community members pose for a photo during a tour at the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2024. During their visit to Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps veterans and community members spent time at the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum and the 22 Area Mess Hall to build connections, relationships and reflect on history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Scout Newspaper - Editions of the Camp Pendleton Scout Newspaper are stored in the History and Museum Division archive at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2024. The scout ran from 1943 to 2009 informing MCB Camp Pendleton service members, families and local communities about Marine Corps and installation activities, updates, and news. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

MCI-West Environmental Security Department holds cleanup for Camp Pendleton beaches - U.S. Navy sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)