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Oceanside, California

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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, drops water from a Bambi firefighting bucket over a target area during the annual Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting exercise at Las Pulgas Lake, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 7, 2026. The Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting exercise is an annual event focusing on interagency cooperation between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and the Department of War. During the exercise, each entity works together with local, state and federal partner agencies to create an effective, efficient and well-trained team that provides mutual aid to better protect installations within Marine Corps Installations West and the surrounding local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, drops water from a Bambi firefighting bucket over a target area during the annual Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting exercise at Las Pulgas Lake, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 7, 2026. The Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting exercise is an annual event focusing on interagency cooperation between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and the Department of War. During the exercise, each entity works together with local, state and federal partner agencies to create an effective, efficient and well-trained team that provides mutual aid to better protect installations within Marine Corps Installations West and the surrounding local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Cook, center, senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Mr. Whitley, community plans and liaison officer with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, right, speak with members of the community during the annual Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Meet the City event at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center in Oceanside, Calif., March 26, 2026. Meet the City brings together business and community leaders, nonprofit executives, city staff, elected officials and leadership with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to engage and gain insight into upcoming city projects, policies and progress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Cook, center, senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Mr. Whitley, community plans and liaison officer with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, right, speak with members of the community during the annual Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Meet the City event at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center in Oceanside, Calif., March 26, 2026. Meet the City brings together business and community leaders, nonprofit executives, city staff, elected officials and leadership with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to engage and gain insight into upcoming city projects, policies and progress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

A competitor completes the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race in Oceanside, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt Rafael; a double exposure effect was captured in camera by taking two separate images layered on top of the other, with one properly exposing for the foreground and the other exposing for the background.)

A competitor completes the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race in Oceanside, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt Rafael; a double exposure effect was captured in camera by taking two separate images layered on top of the other, with one properly exposing for the foreground and the other exposing for the background.)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

A competitor celebrates during the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race in Oceanside, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

A competitor celebrates during the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race in Oceanside, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

A participant competes in the cycling portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

A participant competes in the cycling portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Cook, senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks with Mr. Ashton, chief executive officer of Save Oceanside Sand, during the annual Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Meet the City event at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center in Oceanside, Calif., March 26, 2026. Meet the City brings together business and community leaders, nonprofit executives, city staff, elected officials and leadership with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to engage and gain insight into upcoming city projects, policies and progress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Cook, senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks with Mr. Ashton, chief executive officer of Save Oceanside Sand, during the annual Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Meet the City event at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center in Oceanside, Calif., March 26, 2026. Meet the City brings together business and community leaders, nonprofit executives, city staff, elected officials and leadership with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to engage and gain insight into upcoming city projects, policies and progress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

Participants swim during the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race in Oceanside, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Participants swim during the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race in Oceanside, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

Participants compete in the cycling portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Participants compete in the cycling portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2026. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bicycle ride through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run to the Oceanside Pier. The annual event, which travels through a portion of MCB Camp Pendleton, helps the installation maintain strong community relations with the city of Oceanside. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

Ryan Pean, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter out of Puerto Rico, celebrates championship win during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Ryan Pean, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter out of Puerto Rico, celebrates championship win during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

Retired mixed martial arts fighter Miesha Tate, speaks to the audience at MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Retired mixed martial arts fighter Miesha Tate, speaks to the audience at MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marines and Sailors, stand at attention for the national anthem during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

U.S. Marines and Sailors, stand at attention for the national anthem during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

Mike Hart, a news reporter at ABC News, presents fighters during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Mike Hart, a news reporter at ABC News, presents fighters during the MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. The event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Navy Capt Eyrich, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest; and Marine Corps Col. Flynn III, commanding officer of Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 62 Area dining facility at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the official opening of the facility, providing Marines and Sailors access to improved food services and an enhanced quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Navy Capt Eyrich, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest; and Marine Corps Col. Flynn III, commanding officer of Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 62 Area dining facility at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the official opening of the facility, providing Marines and Sailors access to improved food services and an enhanced quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a photo with Ms. Miranda, director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during the Active Duty Fund Drive at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. The fund drive raises donations to support Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families experiencing financial hardship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paschal)

U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a photo with Ms. Miranda, director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during the Active Duty Fund Drive at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. The fund drive raises donations to support Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families experiencing financial hardship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paschal)

Photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal

Ms. Miranda, director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors during the Active Duty Fund Drive at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. The fund drive raises donations to support Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families experiencing financial hardship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paschal)

Ms. Miranda, director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors during the Active Duty Fund Drive at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. The fund drive raises donations to support Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families experiencing financial hardship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paschal)

Photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, interacts with Marines during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, interacts with Marines during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Manpower Roadshow at the Pendleton Theater and Training Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026. The roadshow provided Marines with career counseling, assignment opportunities and guidance on professional development, while also addressing broader Manpower and Reserve Affairs initiatives, including updates to total force structure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Estrada)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Coffey, a religious program specialist with MCIWEST and a California native, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Mar. 4, 2026. Coffey was recognized for being named Marine Corps Installations Command Sailor of the Year for fiscal year 2025. As the base’s lead petty officer and religious program specialist, Coffey mentored nine Sailors, six officers, one contract priest and one federal employee on all aspects of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and Sailorization in support of five subordinate commands across MCIWEST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael