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Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta presents Officer Charles E. Horton with a Meritorious Civilian Service award during an awards ceremony, Jan. 22. Horton saved the life of a newborn infant Aug. 20 by assisting in the birth of the infant and then performing CPR on the infant until it took its first breath. Brig. Gen. Banta is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West/Marine Corps Base.(Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released) - Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta presents Officer Charles E. Horton with a Meritorious Civilian Service award during an awards ceremony, Jan. 22. Horton saved the life of a newborn infant Aug. 20 by assisting in the birth of the infant and then performing CPR on the infant until it took its first breath. Brig. Gen. Banta is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West/Marine Corps Base. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Frank C. Christl of San Clemente was awarded the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal by Brig. Gen. Edward Banta for serving as a Montford Point Marine from 1944-1946 on Jan. 16. Christl is included with the Montford Point Marines because as an officer he was instrumental in forming the 5th Depot Company and leading them to Saipan, the invasion of Okinawa, and repatriation duty in Tientsin, China. “He is truly among the many brave and selfless Marines whose efforts helped break the barriers of segregation,” Brig. Gen. Edward Banta said about Christl. “The Congressional Gold Medal signifies the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievement.” “Thank you for your courage, your leadership, and your direct contribution to our Corps rich history and legacy. We are proud to have you among the ranks who have worn the cloth of our Corps in service of this great nation. Semper Fidelis,” Banta concluded. - Frank C. Christl of San Clemente was awarded the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal by Brig. Gen. Edward Banta for serving as a Montford Point Marine from 1944-1946 on Jan. 16. Christl is included with the Montford Point Marines because as an officer he was instrumental in forming the 5th Depot Company and leading them to Saipan, the invasion of Okinawa, and repatriation duty in Tientsin, China. “He is truly among the many brave and selfless Marines whose efforts helped break the barriers of segregation,” Brig. Gen. Edward Banta said about Christl. “The Congressional Gold Medal signifies the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievement.” “Thank you for your courage, your leadership, and your direct contribution to our Corps rich history and legacy. We are proud to have you among the ranks who have worn the cloth of our Corps in service of this great nation. Semper Fidelis,” Banta concluded.

Camp Pendleton’s Marine and Family Services is offering a career workshop for spouses and family members.The workshop aims to provide the tools needed to be successful in the workforce by identifying participants’ skills and teaches them how to use labor market data to develop successful career strategies.Future workshops will be held at the Mainside Marine and Family Programs, Building 13150, on Jan. 15, 27 and 29, Feb. 10 and 12, March 10 and 12 and March 24 and 26. Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.To reserve a spot in future workshops or to find out more information about the event, please contact the Family Member Employment Office at 760-725-4737. - Camp Pendleton’s Marine and Family Services is offering a career workshop for spouses and family members. The workshop aims to provide the tools needed to be successful in the workforce by identifying participants’ skills and teaches them how to use labor market data to develop successful career strategies. Future workshops will be held at the Mainside Marine and Family Programs, Building 13150, on Jan. 15, 27 and 29, Feb. 10 and 12, March 10 and 12 and March 24 and 26. Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a spot in future workshops or to find out more information about the event, please contact the Family Member Employment Office at 760-725-4737.

The Marine Corps provides tuition assistance for eligible Marines to further their education. Marines are able to apply on a first-come first-serve basis within 60 days of when their classes begin. Marines are able to spend up to $4,500 per fiscal year, but tuition assistance is closed out once the allotted money has been spent so it is encouraged that Marines apply as soon as possible each year. - The Marine Corps provides tuition assistance for eligible Marines to further their education. Marines are able to apply on a first-come first-serve basis within 60 days of when their classes begin. Marines are able to spend up to $4,500 per fiscal year, but tuition assistance is closed out once the allotted money has been spent so it is encouraged that Marines apply as soon as possible each year.

Hundreds of Camp Pendleton children come together most Saturdays to play some version of organized sports as part of the base Youth Sports program. With more than 700 kids and 60 teams, Camp Pendleton's Youth Soccer program is the largest of all the recreational sports on base. - Hundreds of Camp Pendleton children come together most Saturdays to play some version of organized sports as part of the base Youth Sports program. With more than 700 kids and 60 teams, Camp Pendleton's Youth Soccer program is the largest of all the recreational sports on base.

Camp Pendleton’s Single Marine Program offers unique trips and activities for single Marines and Sailors here on base, to include trips to Big Bear Lake, San Francisco, Las Vegas, a white water rafting trip and a Grand Canyon Camping trip. - Camp Pendleton’s Single Marine Program offers unique trips and activities for single Marines and Sailors here on base, to include trips to Big Bear Lake, San Francisco, Las Vegas, a white water rafting trip and a Grand Canyon Camping trip.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The Miramar Falcons secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 30-0 win over the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion Gators during the opening game here, Oct. 21. (Photo by: Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The Miramar Falcons secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 30-0 win over the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion Gators during the opening game here, Oct. 21. (Photo by: Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca)

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The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton South Water System received slightly higher than normal positive tests for coliform bacteria which requires public notification. That notification, which can be accessed through the link provided below, highlights that follow-on, confirmation testing has been conducted; that those tests were within permitted limits; and that there are no actions required by you, our customers. We continue to closely monitor the Base's water systems to ensure the quality is protective of the health of our Marines, sailors, families, and the employees that live and work on Camp Pendleton. - The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton South Water System received slightly higher than normal positive tests for coliform bacteria which requires public notification. That notification, which can be accessed through the link provided below, highlights that follow-on, confirmation testing has been conducted; that those tests were within permitted limits; and that there are no actions required by you, our customers. We continue to closely monitor the Base's water systems to ensure the quality is protective of the health of our Marines, sailors, families, and the employees that live and work on Camp Pendleton.

Stop suicide before it kills. The following prevention resources are available for free: Chaplains, Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program, Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), Behavioral Health Counselors 843-228-6126/1620, Military & Family Life Counselors 843-340-2589/843-592-2075, Military OneSource, and the National Suicide Hotline (1-800-SUICIDE). - Stop suicide before it kills. The following prevention resources are available for free: Chaplains, Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program, Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), Behavioral Health Counselors 843-228-6126/1620, Military & Family Life Counselors 843-340-2589/843-592-2075, Military OneSource, and the National Suicide Hotline (1-800-SUICIDE).

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Sgt. Daniel E. Norris, Officer Russell Palmeri and Cpl. Lance F. Bryant were presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service and the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award, for heroic actions that saved the life of a Marine, at the Military Police Department headquarters building here, Dec. 17. Norris and Bryant are military police patrolmen and Palmeri is a civilian police officer with the Marine Corps Police Department, Security and Emergency Services Battalion here.(Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Sgt. Daniel E. Norris, Officer Russell Palmeri and Cpl. Lance F. Bryant were presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service and the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award, for heroic actions that saved the life of a Marine, at the Military Police Department headquarters building here, Dec. 17. Norris and Bryant are military police patrolmen and Palmeri is a civilian police officer with the Marine Corps Police Department, Security and Emergency Services Battalion here. (Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson)

Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information properly is critical to reducing the possibility of the loss or compromise of sensitive information that can adversely impact the integrity of the Marine Corps and its personnel, according to Commanding General’s Policy Letter 7-13. When PII is compromised, it can cause undue emotional and financial hardship on service members, civilian Marines, and contractors.For more information on how to protect PII, please contact the FOIA Coordinator at 760-725-6253 or visit: http://c4.hqi.usmc.mil/PII.asp - Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information properly is critical to reducing the possibility of the loss or compromise of sensitive information that can adversely impact the integrity of the Marine Corps and its personnel, according to Commanding General’s Policy Letter 7-13. When PII is compromised, it can cause undue emotional and financial hardship on service members, civilian Marines, and contractors. For more information on how to protect PII, please contact the FOIA Coordinator at 760-725-6253 or visit: http://c4.hqi.usmc.mil/PII.asp