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Better Together: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Hosts Interagency Table Top Exercise - Ms. Hollenbeck, an emergency planning manager with Defense Coordinating Element IX, gives remarks during an Interagency Table Talk Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2025. The Interagency Partner TTX included participation from MCIWEST commanders, I MEF staff, Senior Leader Training Instructors, liaison officers, and interagency representatives across Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Akamelu)

Sgt. Maj. Cabrera Appointment Ceremony - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Fausto H. Cabrera, the incoming sergeant major for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general for MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, during Cabrera’s appointment ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Cabrera now stands as the most senior enlisted Marine of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, which is comprised of five Marine Corps bases and stations in the southwestern United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines brace themselves during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assault Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16. - U.S. Marines brace themselves during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assault Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16.

Iron and manganese filters installed at Camp Pendleton’s 24 Area water treatment plant to lower the levels of excess minerals allowing the water to meet secondary drinking water standards. These standards ensure the content of certain chemicals in the water do not exceed levels that might pose a risk to human health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maritza Vela) - Iron and manganese filters installed at Camp Pendleton’s 24 Area water treatment plant to lower the levels of excess minerals allowing the water to meet secondary drinking water standards. These standards ensure the content of certain chemicals in the water do not exceed levels that might pose a risk to human health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maritza Vela)

Jeremiah Murphy, 41, charges through the obstacle course part of the Age Group Amphibious Assault Stand-up Paddleboard race as he makes his way to the finish line during the Water Warrior Beach Festival at Del Mar beach here Sept. 14. - Jeremiah Murphy, 41, charges through the obstacle course part of the Age Group Amphibious Assault Stand-up Paddleboard race as he makes his way to the finish line during the Water Warrior Beach Festival at Del Mar beach here Sept. 14.

Cpl. Toran Gaal, a dpuble amputee, rides a wave during the Operation Amped surf clinic at San Onofre beach here, Aug. 24. Many veterans use surfing as an escape while others surf as a part of their new lifestyle. - Cpl. Toran Gaal, a dpuble amputee, rides a wave during the Operation Amped surf clinic at San Onofre beach here, Aug. 24. Many veterans use surfing as an escape while others surf as a part of their new lifestyle.

Civilian attorneys from surrounding counties and Marines from Legal Service Support Section pose for a photo during the Help for Heroes event here, July 27. The Marines and attorneys volunteered their time to give legal service and advice to service members and their families on common problems they may have. - Civilian attorneys from surrounding counties and Marines from Legal Service Support Section pose for a photo during the Help for Heroes event here, July 27. The Marines and attorneys volunteered their time to give legal service and advice to service members and their families on common problems they may have.

Contractors construct a ramp network at the main gate here to alleviate traffic at the intersection of Camp Del Mar and Lincoln Housing. A temporary intersection will be constructed May 3 through 5 for motorists to use during the construction of an overpass that is scheduled to begin May 6. - Contractors construct a ramp network at the main gate here to alleviate traffic at the intersection of Camp Del Mar and Lincoln Housing. A temporary intersection will be constructed May 3 through 5 for motorists to use during the construction of an overpass that is scheduled to begin May 6.

Daniel Vasquez, a civilian police officer with Security Battalion, demonstrates how to use a light detection and ranging speed radar to El Camino students interested in the law enforcement career field here, Oct. 30. The School-to-Career Program allows students to shadow experts in the career field of their choice. - Daniel Vasquez, a civilian police officer with Security Battalion, demonstrates how to use a light detection and ranging speed radar to El Camino students interested in the law enforcement career field here, Oct. 30. The School-to-Career Program allows students to shadow experts in the career field of their choice.

Maj. Stephen F. Wildt, the Combined Federal Campaign action officer for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, completes work at his desk in preparation for this year's charity campaign. The CFC, established in 1961 by Pres. John F. Kennedy, is an annual workplace charity campaign that provides federal and military employees with an opportunity to donate to local, national and international organizations. - Maj. Stephen F. Wildt, the Combined Federal Campaign action officer for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, completes work at his desk in preparation for this year's charity campaign. The CFC, established in 1961 by Pres. John F. Kennedy, is an annual workplace charity campaign that provides federal and military employees with an opportunity to donate to local, national and international organizations.