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Pearl Harbor through the eyes of John Campbell December 6, 2019 — “You couldn’t sleep, even lighting a cigarette wasn’t allowed… We were on high alert, waiting for the Japanese to attack again,” explained John E. Campbell, a veteran who served seven years as a pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, of the days following Dec. 7, 1941.Campbell was born in 1920 in Porterville, California, joining the MORE

Camp Pendleton vet uses Marine Corps skills to teach at Palomar College December 4, 2019 — "Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.” This is the sixth of eleven Marine Corps leadership principles instilled in Marines from onset of their career. This specific principle is the ability to communicate a task to subordinates, as well as being able to assist and successfully lead Marines to mission accomplishment.Retired MORE

MCCS host Retiree Expo on Camp Pendleton September 7, 2019 — Marine Corps Community Services hosted the annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7.The event was open to retired service members from any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities as well as information and resources from numerous organizations MORE

Shredding adversity: Surfing helps wounded warriors recover August 22, 2018 — Service members often encounter physical, psychological and emotional adversity when protecting the freedoms this country was founded on. The injuries sustained both on and off duty require recovery in many forms – including physical competitions, religious programs, community outreach opportunities, behavioral health and more. Some may only need a MORE

Camp Pendleton Hosts 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration February 22, 2016 — Camp Pendleton hosted the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20.The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet. “The Battle of Iwo Jima is an icon in Marine Corps history,” said Daniel Zepeda Jr., the treasurer and publicity director for MORE

Saluting Our Wounded Warriors and Veterans Through Art July 31, 2015 — Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression. Jim Russell plants the fruit MORE

Camp Pendleton raises awareness for Iwo Jima veterans May 23, 2015 — Camp Pendleton and Iwo Jima Monument West hosted an event to raise awareness for Iwo Jima veterans at the Pacific Views Event Center here, May 22. The event was held in honor of nine veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima who were invited to share stories of the historic amphibious landing, the raising of the flag atop Mount Suribachi and the days that MORE

Honoring the Fallen August 27, 2014 — The engine of a hearse hums. The door creaks as it opens. White-gloved hands grip the casket, covered by the American flag, on either side. The casket is slowly marched to its final resting place. As the rifle volley sends a ringing boom echoing throughout the cemetery, a solemn silence sets in. This signals the bugle call known all too well by MORE

Pendleton hosts 18th Annual Military Retiree Expo September 19, 2011 — In an effort to provide updates on benefits and services available to military retirees, Camp Pendleton hosted the 18th Annual Military Retiree Expo at the base’s South Mesa Club, Sept. 17.The expo, which was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, featured various vendors who offered information to the retirees and their family members to MORE

Wounded Warriors Compete During First Marine Corps Trials February 28, 2011 — Some competed blindly; some competed without their arms or legs—but for the first ever Marine Corps Trials, wounded warriors from all over the world did not let their injuries deter their will to compete.More than 150 wounded, ill and injured Marines, Marine veterans and international Marines came to Camp Pendleton Feb. 17-27 to participate in the MORE