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EOD Marines provide safety for Pendleton August 5, 2011 — For explosive ordnance disposal technicians, disarming explosives, probing and searching for mines, and disposing of enemy ordnance is all part of the job.“People are afraid of explosives because they don’t have the knowledge of how they work,” said Gunnery Sgt. Varavut Treme, an EOD technician for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. “This is what we MORE

Reserve unit returns to amphibious roots July 27, 2011 — Since World War II, Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach has served as grounds for Marines and sailors to train and prepare for amphibious warfare.Fourth Assault Amphibian Battalion returned to these sacred beaches to demonstrate the importance of staying true to the Marine Corps amphibious nature.More than 550 precisely-synchronized watches struck 05:57 as MORE

Firefighters blaze through rescue training January 11, 2011 — In an old, abandoned neighborhood, the calm was broken as firefighters rushed through thick clouds of smoke, broke through windows, doors and roofs, and simulated rescues of their brothers in arms.The Camp Pendleton Fire Department and North County Area Fire Departments demonstrated their duties by maneuvering their way through several pseudo-fire MORE

Tips on training for Marine Corps’ physical tests September 1, 2010 — Driving through Camp Pendleton on any morning, expect to see groups of Marines conducting physical training – a requirement of all Marines. The daily exercise routine by Marines is an effort to keep them mission ready at all times. The semi annual Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests are the two assessments used by the Corps to evaluate the MORE

San Diego’s Marine Reserve unit returns to amphibious roots July 21, 2010 — From the ancient Greek’s amphibious attacks on the City of Troy, to the lasting impression of World War II’s landing operations, amphibious assaults have been a battle method that has contributed to the victory of many conflicts.The impression continues for the reserve Marines of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, San Diego. The unit simulated MORE

Aerial firefighting exercise unites federal and state agencies May 19, 2010 — Federal and state fire agencies remain ready to respond after local military and civilian fire personnel completed their third annual aerial firefighting drill at Camp Pendleton, May 13.Approximately 34 emergency service personnel and several aircraft from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Naval Air Station North MORE

Afghan conflict prompts change to combat simulator April 9, 2010 — The most advanced combat simulator within the Department of Defense no longer resembles the streets of Iraq.Camp Pendleton's 32,000-square-foot Infantry Immersion Trainer was recently redesigned to resemble the Afghan village of Now Zad. Headquarters Marine Corps officials made the decision March 15, to change the training environment to better MORE

Camp Pendleton hosts 2010 Western Division Matches March 24, 2010 — Camp Pendleton hosted nearly 400 shooters in the 2010 Western Division Matches marksmanship competition, March 8 – 19.This match is one of four similar contests held throughout the Marine Corps each year as part of the Competition-in-Arms program. The Marine Corps’ other division matches are the East Division in North Carolina, the Pacific Division MORE

Pendleton Marines roll with the punches October 26, 2009 — The thud of weary bodies falling on mats echoed through Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, during a mixed martial arts clinic, Oct. 26.The event provided some of the world’s best MMA fighters to teach fighting tips and moves to Marines.More than 50 service members attended the event, and the ones who strive to become more talented fighters MORE

Injured Marines 'Return to Readiness' August 25, 2009 — For nine years, a program called Return to Readines has helped rehabilitate over eight thousand injured Marines, sailors and soldiers on Camp Pendleton. Currently, close to 50 service members meet with RTR personal trainers on a monthly basis. The RTR joined Marine Corps Community Services and Musculoskeletal Services at Naval Hospital Camp MORE