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MCCS host Retiree Expo on Camp Pendleton - Attendees of the annual Retiree Expo listen to a brief by the Marine Officers’ Association of America at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Camp Pendleton gets a Lyft - This rideshare pilot is the first of its kind on a military base. With Base Mode, those who want a flexible way to earn can become a driver, and those who need a ride can request one — whether you’re going on or off base. A portion of all revenue from Base mode will go toward community programs for MCCS.

Fiscal Year 2015 will usher in a few changes around the Corps, to include shifting missions from wartime to more traditional training and special missions, to reductions in end strength and budgetary constraints, including cuts to Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Marine and Family Programs. - Fiscal Year 2015 will usher in a few changes around the Corps, to include shifting missions from wartime to more traditional training and special missions, to reductions in end strength and budgetary constraints, including cuts to Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Marine and Family Programs.

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.

(Left to right) Tara Yarte, Danni Maxwell and Sonnia Endora laugh together before the Live, Laugh and Learn event at the Del Mar Beach Resort here April 19. The tour features motivational presentations, book signing and author meet-and-greet events for military wives. - (Left to right) Tara Yarte, Danni Maxwell and Sonnia Endora laugh together before the Live, Laugh and Learn event at the Del Mar Beach Resort here April 19. The tour features motivational presentations, book signing and author meet-and-greet events for military wives.

Competitors ride about 18 miles through Camp Pendleton during the bike portion of the Sprint Triathlon hosted by Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Hard Corps Race Series, Aug. 4. The race was held at Assault Craft Unit Five where the competitors maneuvered through multiple Landing Craft, Air Cushion vehicles on display. - Competitors ride about 18 miles through Camp Pendleton during the bike portion of the Sprint Triathlon hosted by Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Hard Corps Race Series, Aug. 4. The race was held at Assault Craft Unit Five where the competitors maneuvered through multiple Landing Craft, Air Cushion vehicles on display.

Children create tie dye t-shirts during day one of Camp Camo at the Paige Fieldhouse, July 30. Camp Camo is a four-day camp where young children ages seven to 11 learn about nutrition, exercise and how to be healthy during the summer. - Children create tie dye t-shirts during day one of Camp Camo at the Paige Fieldhouse, July 30. Camp Camo is a four-day camp where young children ages seven to 11 learn about nutrition, exercise and how to be healthy during the summer.

Service members and their families attending the 13th annual Community Day Celebration were able to enter and sign-up to win prizes at the the various booths at the San Onofre Community Center, July 21. A raffle was held throughout the day offering prizes from gift certificates to video game systems. - Service members and their families attending the 13th annual Community Day Celebration were able to enter and sign-up to win prizes at the the various booths at the San Onofre Community Center, July 21. A raffle was held throughout the day offering prizes from gift certificates to video game systems.

Camp Pendleton Marines low crawl through a mud pit as they participate in the challenge of the 2012 Hard Corps Race Series World Famous Mud Run near lake O’Neil, June 1. The Mud Run is a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, river crossings, two 5-foot walls with mud on both sides, tunnel crawl, slippery hill climb, and the final 30-foot mud pit.::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Camp Pendleton Marines low crawl through a mud pit as they participate in the challenge of the 2012 Hard Corps Race Series World Famous Mud Run near lake O’Neil, June 1. The Mud Run is a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, river crossings, two 5-foot walls with mud on both sides, tunnel crawl, slippery hill climb, and the final 30-foot mud pit.::r::::n::::r::::n::