Stories

Pendleton Marines put Amphibious Combat Vehicle to the test - U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, drive a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle ashore during low-light surf transit testing at AVTB Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2019. The test was designed to assess and verify how well Marines can interface with the vehicle and operate at night. The ACV is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier designed to fully replace the Corps’ aging fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Seeing the world through new eyes: Marine sets sight on business opportunities - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael Landry, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo at the battalion headquarters, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 5, 2018. Landry went blind in November of 2015, but through a cornea transplant he is able to see again. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

For information on voting absentee, please contact your UVAO or visit FVAP.gov or refer to Maradmin 446/14. - For information on voting absentee, please contact your UVAO or visit FVAP.gov or refer to Maradmin 446/14.

Many Marines are not aware of additional specialty courses available to create an even smoother transition and cater to a variety of career paths after completing the Transition Readiness Seminar.These courses include resume writing, social media job searching, pursuing a higher education and starting a business. - Many Marines are not aware of additional specialty courses available to create an even smoother transition and cater to a variety of career paths after completing the Transition Readiness Seminar. These courses include resume writing, social media job searching, pursuing a higher education and starting a business.

Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8. - Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8.

Last year, service members were provided with yet another facility to choose from when the 22-area mess hall was built. Now, approximately one year and five months later, the mess hall is one of the best on the west coast.The mess hall staff completed their first inspection in pursuit of the William P.T. Hill award for best garrison mess hall in the Marine Corps here, Aug. 25.(Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski) - Last year, service members were provided with yet another facility to choose from when the 22-area mess hall was built. Now, approximately one year and five months later, the mess hall is one of the best on the west coast. The mess hall staff completed their first inspection in pursuit of the William P.T. Hill award for best garrison mess hall in the Marine Corps here, Aug. 25. (Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

There are various traditions in the military to honor and remember service members who’ve died. Monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, which lists 58,000 names of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and the Arlington National Cemetery, home to 400,000 deceased service members, are testaments to those who have served their country.Paying respect to fallen comrades is a common tradition in militaries across the globe. But the United States Marine Corps has a unique way of honoring their veterans. The honor guard is a team of volunteer Marines who provide a military funeral service for fallen Marines.The Headquarters and Support Battalion Honor Guard team stands down after three months of providing Honor Guard services to Marine veterans here, Aug. 21. - There are various traditions in the military to honor and remember service members who’ve died. Monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, which lists 58,000 names of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and the Arlington National Cemetery, home to 400,000 deceased service members, are testaments to those who have served their country. Paying respect to fallen comrades is a common tradition in militaries across the globe. But the United States Marine Corps has a unique way of honoring their veterans. The honor guard is a team of volunteer Marines who provide a military funeral service for fallen Marines. The Headquarters and Support Battalion Honor Guard team stands down after three months of providing Honor Guard services to Marine veterans here, Aug. 21.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders controlled the field and finished victorious, 28 – 8 against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beast, during the 2nd week of the Commanding Generals Cup Football League, at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Aug. 19. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders controlled the field and finished victorious, 28 – 8 against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beast, during the 2nd week of the Commanding Generals Cup Football League, at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Aug. 19.

Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard presented the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Cantonment of the Quarter, large camp, award to Col. Michael E. Cordero at the 16-Area pavilion Jan. 24. The plaque has been awarded to Main Side for the 1st quarter of 2014. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard presented the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Cantonment of the Quarter, large camp, award to Col. Michael E. Cordero at the 16-Area pavilion Jan. 24. The plaque has been awarded to Main Side for the 1st quarter of 2014. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Couples attend the “P.S., before you say I do” premarital seminar held at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to learn more about the responsibilities of marriage Oct. 16. The seminar is a collection of classes for engaged or newlywed service members with presentations on various topics of interest to newlyweds such as the art of being together, financial management, divorce, Marine Corps Community Services assistance, domestic violence and family readiness. - Couples attend the “P.S., before you say I do” premarital seminar held at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to learn more about the responsibilities of marriage Oct. 16. The seminar is a collection of classes for engaged or newlywed service members with presentations on various topics of interest to newlyweds such as the art of being together, financial management, divorce, Marine Corps Community Services assistance, domestic violence and family readiness.