Stories

Sergeants Christopher Witt, Arthur Guidry and Victor Molina, all amtrackers with Assault Amphibian School Battalion, salute Sgt. Wesley J. Rice’s memorial during a service commemorating their fallen brother-in-arms, Feb. 18. Rice, 27, died after the amphibious assault vehicle he and five other Marines were riding in at Camp Pendleton’s Del Mar Boat Basin, said base officials. - Sergeants Christopher Witt, Arthur Guidry and Victor Molina, all amtrackers with Assault Amphibian School Battalion, salute Sgt. Wesley J. Rice’s memorial during a service commemorating their fallen brother-in-arms, Feb. 18. Rice, 27, died after the amphibious assault vehicle he and five other Marines were riding in at Camp Pendleton’s Del Mar Boat Basin, said base officials.

Lance Cpl. William Hernandez, diesel engine mechanic, Black Sea Rotational Force, opens up a Valentine during an Anti-Valentine’s Day luncheon at Camp Margarita’s Single Marine Program center, Feb. 14. A local Girl Scout troop donated the cards along with Girl Scout cookies in hopes to boost their feelings toward this celebrated day. For the anti-Valentine’s Day celebrators, the SMP center’s provided a free lunch, showed anti-love movies and had fun anti-Valentine’s Day activities for the single Marines to participate in. - Lance Cpl. William Hernandez, diesel engine mechanic, Black Sea Rotational Force, opens up a Valentine during an Anti-Valentine’s Day luncheon at Camp Margarita’s Single Marine Program center, Feb. 14. A local Girl Scout troop donated the cards along with Girl Scout cookies in hopes to boost their feelings toward this celebrated day. For the anti-Valentine’s Day celebrators, the SMP center’s provided a free lunch, showed anti-love movies and had fun anti-Valentine’s Day activities for the single Marines to participate in.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego examine their targets for shot holes during the 2011 Depot Competition in Arms Program held at Camp Pendleton’s Edson Range Feb. 1-11. The purpose of the DCIAP is to help identify potential members of the MCRD rifle team which competes in the annual Western Division matches. - Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego examine their targets for shot holes during the 2011 Depot Competition in Arms Program held at Camp Pendleton’s Edson Range Feb. 1-11. The purpose of the DCIAP is to help identify potential members of the MCRD rifle team which competes in the annual Western Division matches.

Children from Camp Pendleton warm-up before their free ballet lessons provided by the base’s Stuart Mesa Community Center, Feb. 9. Throughout the class, children not only learn the basic fundamentals of ballet, but they also learn gymnastics by performing forward rolls and cart-wheels. At the conclusion of each session, the students get to show off their own moves during the freestyle portion of the class. - Children from Camp Pendleton warm-up before their free ballet lessons provided by the base’s Stuart Mesa Community Center, Feb. 9. Throughout the class, children not only learn the basic fundamentals of ballet, but they also learn gymnastics by performing forward rolls and cart-wheels. At the conclusion of each session, the students get to show off their own moves during the freestyle portion of the class.

Camp Pendleton has been developing programs in order to further enhance communication skills and ways to cope with personality trait conflicts. Marine Corps Family Team Building offers programs such as “Color My Kid,” Four Lenses, Elder Care, Family Care Plan, “Who Moved My Cheese?” and many others for service members and their families to have a successful family and work life. - Camp Pendleton has been developing programs in order to further enhance communication skills and ways to cope with personality trait conflicts. Marine Corps Family Team Building offers programs such as “Color My Kid,” Four Lenses, Elder Care, Family Care Plan, “Who Moved My Cheese?” and many others for service members and their families to have a successful family and work life.

Distinguished guests celebrate former president Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday anniversary and the grand re-opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Feb. 6. More than 1,500 actors, musicians, former advisers, friends and Camp Pendleton Marines attended a centennial celebration and ceremonial wreath laying for Ronald Reagan. Following the wreath laying, the Camp Pendleton’s 5th Battalion, 11th Marines Artillery Unit conducted a 21-gun salute with 105 Howitzer Saluting Battery fire. - Distinguished guests celebrate former president Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday anniversary and the grand re-opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Feb. 6. More than 1,500 actors, musicians, former advisers, friends and Camp Pendleton Marines attended a centennial celebration and ceremonial wreath laying for Ronald Reagan. Following the wreath laying, the Camp Pendleton’s 5th Battalion, 11th Marines Artillery Unit conducted a 21-gun salute with 105 Howitzer Saluting Battery fire.

(Left to right) Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Maj. Gen. Anthony L. Jackson, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West; Navy Capt. Martin W. Smith, deputy commander, OICC MCI-W; Diane Keltner, president, Synergy Electric; Jeff Allen, energy manager, Assistant Chief of Staff Facilities; flip the ceremonial switch to fire up Marine Corps Installations West’s newest $9.4 million photovoltaic system, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. - (Left to right) Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Maj. Gen. Anthony L. Jackson, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West; Navy Capt. Martin W. Smith, deputy commander, OICC MCI-W; Diane Keltner, president, Synergy Electric; Jeff Allen, energy manager, Assistant Chief of Staff Facilities; flip the ceremonial switch to fire up Marine Corps Installations West’s newest $9.4 million photovoltaic system, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Spouses from Camp Pendleton attend a L.I.N.K.S session provided by the base’s Marine Corps Community Services at the Marine Corps Family Team Building Family Readiness Center, Feb. 3. The program is designed to help spouses cope with the hardships of a military lifestyle. During the sessions, mentors, other spouses who have been living the Marine Corps’ lifestyle for many years and some who are newer to it, cover topics such as Marine Corps history, base services and resources, military moving, deployment and separation, and investing time to participate in the Pendleton community’s numerous family-oriented events. - Spouses from Camp Pendleton attend a L.I.N.K.S session provided by the base’s Marine Corps Community Services at the Marine Corps Family Team Building Family Readiness Center, Feb. 3. The program is designed to help spouses cope with the hardships of a military lifestyle. During the sessions, mentors, other spouses who have been living the Marine Corps’ lifestyle for many years and some who are newer to it, cover topics such as Marine Corps history, base services and resources, military moving, deployment and separation, and investing time to participate in the Pendleton community’s numerous family-oriented events.

Senior Lead Officer Nick Garces, Los Angeles Police Department, explains career opportunities to Sgt. Everett Galindez, administrative clerk, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, during the semi-annual career expo held at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, Feb. 2. The expo is designed for transitioning service members in search of a new career opportunity after honorable service. The event was an opportunity for troops, their spouses and Department of Defense employees to submit their resumes to different employers. - Senior Lead Officer Nick Garces, Los Angeles Police Department, explains career opportunities to Sgt. Everett Galindez, administrative clerk, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, during the semi-annual career expo held at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, Feb. 2. The expo is designed for transitioning service members in search of a new career opportunity after honorable service. The event was an opportunity for troops, their spouses and Department of Defense employees to submit their resumes to different employers.

Headquarters and Service Company and Bravo Company’s rifle team practices their 21-gun salute for an upcoming funeral, Jan. 28. Their team is one of two for the battalion’s Honor Guard which conducts the military presentation of a funeral for a veteran who has honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces. - Headquarters and Service Company and Bravo Company’s rifle team practices their 21-gun salute for an upcoming funeral, Jan. 28. Their team is one of two for the battalion’s Honor Guard which conducts the military presentation of a funeral for a veteran who has honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

On Jan. 17, 7th Engineer Support Battalion used the move of the “Camp Pendleton Caboose” from Range 131 to the new location as a training exercise. Now that it has reached its final destination, volunteers along with the museum’s staff, plan to refurbish the caboose back to its famous camouflage-paintjob that was recognized on base during parades and events in support of operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The “Camp Pendleton Caboose” can be viewed at the Mechanized Museum located near the Ranch House on the corner of Rattlesnake Road and Vandegrift Boulevard. - On Jan. 17, 7th Engineer Support Battalion used the move of the “Camp Pendleton Caboose” from Range 131 to the new location as a training exercise. Now that it has reached its final destination, volunteers along with the museum’s staff, plan to refurbish the caboose back to its famous camouflage-paintjob that was recognized on base during parades and events in support of operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The “Camp Pendleton Caboose” can be viewed at the Mechanized Museum located near the Ranch House on the corner of Rattlesnake Road and Vandegrift Boulevard.

John Carlsson, Kongsberg sales representative, explains the capabilities of the Protector Crows remote weapon station to Marines at the 2011 Marine West Expo at Camp Pendleton Jan. 26. The Expo showcased more than 200 vendors to more than 3,500 visitors and highlighted the best of what deployed Marines are using and will use in years to come. - John Carlsson, Kongsberg sales representative, explains the capabilities of the Protector Crows remote weapon station to Marines at the 2011 Marine West Expo at Camp Pendleton Jan. 26. The Expo showcased more than 200 vendors to more than 3,500 visitors and highlighted the best of what deployed Marines are using and will use in years to come.