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The Department of Defense , being the largest government user of energy, has stressed the importance of mitigating the risk caused by fluctuating oil prices and supply shocks by striving towards energy independence.Keeping this in mind, Camp Pendleton officials would like to remind those aboard the base to pursue energy independence and increase energy efficiency by eliminating waste, doing more with less and recycling. - The Department of Defense , being the largest government user of energy, has stressed the importance of mitigating the risk caused by fluctuating oil prices and supply shocks by striving towards energy independence.Keeping this in mind, Camp Pendleton officials would like to remind those aboard the base to pursue energy independence and increase energy efficiency by eliminating waste, doing more with less and recycling.

The Camp Pendleton Fire department has provided tips to increase awareness and help prevent fires on the base and in residential areas in lieu of Fire Prevention Month.According to John Crook, the fire department division chief here, training areas are at the highest risk for fires. However, areas of the base with overgrown vegetation where fires have not burned through in several years are also at risk especially during dry spells of weather.For fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, hazardous materials response and fire prevention services please contact the Camp Pendleton Fire Department at 760-725-4321. - The Camp Pendleton Fire department has provided tips to increase awareness and help prevent fires on the base and in residential areas in lieu of Fire Prevention Month. According to John Crook, the fire department division chief here, training areas are at the highest risk for fires. However, areas of the base with overgrown vegetation where fires have not burned through in several years are also at risk especially during dry spells of weather. For fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, hazardous materials response and fire prevention services please contact the Camp Pendleton Fire Department at 760-725-4321.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09.The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942. - Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09. The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Find out more about the disease, its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure at http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ - Find out more about the disease, its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure at http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

Juliana Mercer, a program manager with Hire America's Heroes, leads a panel discussion during a career symposium for military women in transition at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Oct. 9. More than 200 Marines and Sailors participated in the event, which focused on the unique needs of military women in transition and their career development through workshops and classes. - Juliana Mercer, a program manager with Hire America's Heroes, leads a panel discussion during a career symposium for military women in transition at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Oct. 9. More than 200 Marines and Sailors participated in the event, which focused on the unique needs of military women in transition and their career development through workshops and classes.

First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs. According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of service. - First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs. According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of service.

Elective Medical Services (Illustration by Sgt. Christopher Duncan) - Elective Medical Services (Illustration by Sgt. Christopher Duncan)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton held a Business 101 Course for transitioning commissioned and staff noncommissioned officers at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 29 - Oct. 2.The course teaches economic theory, modern business culture, contemporary perceptions of military personnel, goals and metrics and civilian business expectations to enable them to succeed in a civilian business environment. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton held a Business 101 Course for transitioning commissioned and staff noncommissioned officers at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 29 - Oct. 2.The course teaches economic theory, modern business culture, contemporary perceptions of military personnel, goals and metrics and civilian business expectations to enable them to succeed in a civilian business environment.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation. - Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Sgt. Shane M. Cell, a combat instructor with Headquarters & Instructor Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, teaches Marines how to construct a breaching charge as part of the ITB assaultman course, Sept. 22. Combat instructors work long hours every week to ensure each company of approximately 300 Marines are technically and tactically proficient before the end of either the 59-day ITB or 29-day Marine Combat Training curriculum. They teach new Marines infantry weapons systems and ground combat skills such as land navigation, military operations in urban terrain and the fundamentals of the combat hunter course.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - Sgt. Shane M. Cell, a combat instructor with Headquarters & Instructor Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, teaches Marines how to construct a breaching charge as part of the ITB assaultman course, Sept. 22. Combat instructors work long hours every week to ensure each company of approximately 300 Marines are technically and tactically proficient before the end of either the 59-day ITB or 29-day Marine Combat Training curriculum. They teach new Marines infantry weapons systems and ground combat skills such as land navigation, military operations in urban terrain and the fundamentals of the combat hunter course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Bryce Pruitt scores a touchdown against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - Marine Corps Base Spartans' Bryce Pruitt scores a touchdown against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters. - Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.