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Welcome-home signs, similar to the signs shown in the photo, which have served their purpose, can be brought to the public affairs office room 113 in bldg. 1160. - Welcome-home signs, similar to the signs shown in the photo, which have served their purpose, can be brought to the public affairs office room 113 in bldg. 1160.

Marine Corps museum, base seek welcome-home signs

All the welcome-home signs hung here for those returning from deployment eventually come down. And despite whatever care and sincerity went into delivering the message, the posters and banners often end up either stored away or in a trash bin. However, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., such objects have a place of lasting

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News Brief - News Brief

Pendleton Disposition Services to halt operations for training

The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, formally known as the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office, here is scheduled to implement new software starting Feb. 25.DLA Disposition Services will not be accepting appointments, walk-ins, or Reutilization, Transfer and Donation customers from Feb. 11 to March 3. In preparation for the new

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Upon completion of the construction project, the traffic flow is expected to improve at the Wire Mountain Road and Vandergrift Boulevard intersection even with the new NHCP, Marine Corps Exchange, and other developments near the main gate of the base. The project is scheduled to be complete Oct. 1. This photo illustraition was provided courtesy of MCB Camp Pendleton's Public Works Division. - Upon completion of the construction project, the traffic flow is expected to improve at the Wire Mountain Road and Vandergrift Boulevard intersection even with the new NHCP, Marine Corps Exchange, and other developments near the main gate of the base. The project is scheduled to be complete Oct. 1. This photo illustraition was provided courtesy of MCB Camp Pendleton's Public Works Division.

Construction near the main gate

Camp Pendleton began phase I of a three phase construction project on Nov. 1, 2012 to improve intersection traffic at Wire Mountain Road and Vandegrift Boulevard.There is presently a traffic signal just inside of the main gate that often causes congestion during commuting hours. Traffic conditions are expected to worsen with the arrival of the new

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LCpl. Hazel Watson, a military policeman with Security Battalion, blows into a breathalyzer during a demonstration here Jan. 3. The demonstration gives a visual example of the process that Marines and sailors throughout the Marine Corps will undergo in accordance with Marine Administrative Message 709/12. - LCpl. Hazel Watson, a military policeman with Security Battalion, blows into a breathalyzer during a demonstration here Jan. 3. The demonstration gives a visual example of the process that Marines and sailors throughout the Marine Corps will undergo in accordance with Marine Administrative Message 709/12.

Corps enforces breathalyzer tests

As of Jan. 1, Marines and sailors found to have a blood alcohol content of .01 percent or higher during regular working hours will be subject to counsel, and treatment and those with a BAC of .04 percent or higher will undergo a fit-for-duty assessment and further corrective action. Marine Administrative Message 709/12 provides guidelines for the

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Resident Energy Conservation Program - Resident Energy Conservation Program

Resident Energy Conservation Program commences phase I

The Resident Energy Conservation Program initiated phase I of the two phase program here January 2013.Members of the Family Housing Department went door-to-door delivering letters to residents informing them about the RECP and what they should expect.The notifications stated that during the three-month-long initial phase, the specified housing

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News Brief - News Brief

Programs set to prevent suicide, create awareness

Five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States will begin a Suicide Prevention Program where leaders at all levels will facilitate access to prevention, counseling, treatment programs and services to any service member the command believes is at risk to themselves or others.According to Marine Corps Installations-West, Camp

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Frank Baron Jr. stands at port-arms circa 1933. Baron served as an active duty Marine from 1933 to 1937. Photo provided by Teri Juybari, Baron's granddaughter. - Frank Baron Jr. stands at port-arms circa 1933. Baron served as an active duty Marine from 1933 to 1937. Photo provided by Teri Juybari, Baron's granddaughter.

Aviation Centennial: Frank Baron Jr.

“Put! Put, put! Put!”Imitating the sound of the Curtiss Condor’s engines failing, the 98-year-old man mimics the rumbling motions of the aircraft falling from the sky. His hands rush to his shoulders as if grabbing for a parachute’s straps he and the other 40 Marines on that plane had been wearing“I thought, ‘This is it,’ and then all of a sudden,

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William Taylor, Camp Pendleton’s first director of natural resources, recollects past experiences during his 27-year tenure beginning in 1948. Taylor, 100, was in charge of maintaining Pendleton’s land, wildlife, livestock and ecosystems. - William Taylor, Camp Pendleton’s first director of natural resources, recollects past experiences during his 27-year tenure beginning in 1948. Taylor, 100, was in charge of maintaining Pendleton’s land, wildlife, livestock and ecosystems.

Pendleton's early years revisited

Like opening a time capsule buried many years ago, parts of Camp Pendleton's history were revealed through the words of the first official base director of natural resources.William Duncan Taylor recalled past experiences and memories about the preservation of land, wildlife and ecosystems during his 27-year tenure beginning in 1948. He was invited

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Don't Drink and Drive - Don't Drink and Drive

PMO encourages safe driving over the holidays

The holiday season is a time where families gather together and share in the holiday spirit. Alcohol consumption is a common factor during holiday parties and celebrations.During winter months, the roads can be dangerous because of inclement weather. Drivers under the influence of alcohol increase the level of danger on the roads. Last year, there

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The Marine Corps Exchange serves as a toy drop off site for the Toys for Tots program here Dec. 20. The foundation helps bring joy to children in need by collecting and distributing toys and gifts from October to December. - The Marine Corps Exchange serves as a toy drop off site for the Toys for Tots program here Dec. 20. The foundation helps bring joy to children in need by collecting and distributing toys and gifts from October to December.

Marines make merriment for many

The spirit of giving grows as the holiday season approaches.The Toys for Tots Foundation helps bring joy to children in need by collecting and distributing toys and gifts from October to December.According to the foundation’s official website, “The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys

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Marines enjoying a delicious dinner. - Marines enjoying a delicious dinner.

Air station is transformed into winter wonderland

Imagine, if you can, taking an average MCMAP field on Camp Pendleton and transforming it into a snow covered winter wonderland. That is exactly what the Marines at Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton did for their Holiday Gathering this year. This gathering, which took place Dec. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m., was

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Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese and Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale pose with NFL players after presenting them with military keepsakes during Game Day here Dec. 16. The event encouraged service members and their families to seek help in coping with issues related to mental health and transitioning from the military. Coglianese is the base commanding general and regional authority for five military installations in the Southwestern United States and Christovale is his senior enlisted advisor. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese and Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale pose with NFL players after presenting them with military keepsakes during Game Day here Dec. 16. The event encouraged service members and their families to seek help in coping with issues related to mental health and transitioning from the military. Coglianese is the base commanding general and regional authority for five military installations in the Southwestern United States and Christovale is his senior enlisted advisor.

Former NFL players show Marines help is available

Marines and their families were given the unique opportunity to watch football with those who have first-hand experiences as professional athletes.Former NFL players talked about the Real Warriors Campaign and the transition from one lifestyle to another during the “Game Day” event hosted at the Pacific Views Event Center here Dec. 16.The event

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