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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Edward Mix, a 5th Marine Division Iwo Jima Veteran, shares a photograph taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima at a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Feb 15, 2018. Iwo Jima was a major World War II battle in which the United States Marine Corps landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army. Veterans of the battle and their family members were invited to Camp Pendleton for a tour which included a special reaction team static display, Meal Ready to Eat sampling, and a tour of the Assault Craft Unit-5. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Edward Mix, a 5th Marine Division Iwo Jima Veteran, shares a photograph taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima at a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Feb 15, 2018. Iwo Jima was a major World War II battle in which the United States Marine Corps landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army. Veterans of the battle and their family members were invited to Camp Pendleton for a tour which included a special reaction team static display, Meal Ready to Eat sampling, and a tour of the Assault Craft Unit-5. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Heath

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Edward Mix, a 5th Marine Division Iwo Jima Veteran, shares a photograph taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima at a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in commemoration of the 73d Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Feb 15, 2018. Iwo Jima was a major World War II battle in which the United States Marine Corps landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army. Veterans of the battle and their family members were invited to Camp Pendleton for a tour which included a special reaction team static display, Meal Ready to Eat sampling, and a tour of the Assault Craft Unit-5. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Edward Mix, a 5th Marine Division Iwo Jima Veteran, shares a photograph taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima at a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in commemoration of the 73d Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Feb 15, 2018. Iwo Jima was a major World War II battle in which the United States Marine Corps landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army. Veterans of the battle and their family members were invited to Camp Pendleton for a tour which included a special reaction team static display, Meal Ready to Eat sampling, and a tour of the Assault Craft Unit-5. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Heath

Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on January 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations.

Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on January 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on Jan. 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations.

Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on Jan. 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S Marine Corps Colonel John R. Polidoro, prepares to cut the ribbon to symbolize the grand opening of the tax center aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2018. The volunteer income tax assistance center offers active duty members, dependents, veterans, and Department of Defense members, free tax services, from Jan. 29th till May 1st. (U.S, Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S Marine Corps Colonel John R. Polidoro, prepares to cut the ribbon to symbolize the grand opening of the tax center aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2018. The volunteer income tax assistance center offers active duty members, dependents, veterans, and Department of Defense members, free tax services, from Jan. 29th till May 1st. (U.S, Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018. This is Camp Pendleton’s 3rd year hosting the dog walk, intended to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and pet responsibility. The Camp Pendleton Veterinary Clinic was also present to share information on pet health with patrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018. This is Camp Pendleton’s 3rd year hosting the dog walk, intended to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and pet responsibility. The Camp Pendleton Veterinary Clinic was also present to share information on pet health with patrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Lynn Kinney

U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018.This is Camp Pendleton’s 3rd year hosting the dog walk, intended to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and pet responsibility. The Camp Pendleton Veterinary Clinic was also present to share information on pet health with patrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018.This is Camp Pendleton’s 3rd year hosting the dog walk, intended to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and pet responsibility. The Camp Pendleton Veterinary Clinic was also present to share information on pet health with patrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

Dakeyah McFarlin is a small business advocate for the western region of Marine Corps installations. She came to Camp Pendleton and established a new program in 2008. On January 11, 2018 Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea awarded her with a letter of appreciation for her support to Marine Corps Installations West. She is a Law school graduate who previously worked for the naval yard in Washington D.C as a contract specialist.

Dakeyah McFarlin is a small business advocate for the western region of Marine Corps installations. She came to Camp Pendleton and established a new program in 2008. On January 11, 2018 Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea awarded her with a letter of appreciation for her support to Marine Corps Installations West. She is a Law school graduate who previously worked for the naval yard in Washington D.C as a contract specialist.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361 fly over San Diego, after launching from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 8. HMH-361 successfully launched eight CH-53Es for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron’s maintainers. Four aircraft returned to HMH-361, and the other four aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 for an upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Servando Morales/Released)

CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361 fly over San Diego, after launching from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 8. HMH-361 successfully launched eight CH-53Es for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron’s maintainers. Four aircraft returned to HMH-361, and the other four aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 for an upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Servando Morales/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Servando Morales

Marines and police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, deliver gifts to Stuart Mesa housing families during the 2nd annual “Cops for Kids” event on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. 1st Lt. Mark Crum and Cpl. Anthony James organized the event in conjunction with Toys for Tots an effort to give back to the community and build awareness of law enforcement initiatives aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Marines and police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, deliver gifts to Stuart Mesa housing families during the 2nd annual “Cops for Kids” event on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. 1st Lt. Mark Crum and Cpl. Anthony James organized the event in conjunction with Toys for Tots an effort to give back to the community and build awareness of law enforcement initiatives aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton presented seven firefighters and paramedics with a lifesaving award on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Chief Jeff Moore, Captain David Lewis, Engineer Tom Klein, FireFighter Justin Myers and
Firefighter and Paramedics Steve Chavez, Justin Myers, Chris Braun and Lou Santos were awarded for their actions in saving Leeanne Ericson, who was attacked by a shark in April 2017. (Courtesy photo)

U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton presented seven firefighters and paramedics with a lifesaving award on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Chief Jeff Moore, Captain David Lewis, Engineer Tom Klein, FireFighter Justin Myers and Firefighter and Paramedics Steve Chavez, Justin Myers, Chris Braun and Lou Santos were awarded for their actions in saving Leeanne Ericson, who was attacked by a shark in April 2017. (Courtesy photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presented seven firefighters and paramedics with a lifesaving award on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Chief Jeff Moore, Captain David Lewis, Engineer Tom Klein, FireFighter Justin Myers and
Firefighter and Paramedics Steve Chavez, Justin Myers, Chris Braun and Lou Santos were awarded for their actions in saving Leeanne Ericson, who was attacked by a shark in April 2017. (Courtesy Photo)

U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presented seven firefighters and paramedics with a lifesaving award on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Chief Jeff Moore, Captain David Lewis, Engineer Tom Klein, FireFighter Justin Myers and Firefighter and Paramedics Steve Chavez, Justin Myers, Chris Braun and Lou Santos were awarded for their actions in saving Leeanne Ericson, who was attacked by a shark in April 2017. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

San Onofre Elementary School students, Marine Corps Installations-West chief of staff, Colonel Joseph D. Williams, and Fallbrook School Board members, break ground at the new San Onofre Elementary School site aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2017. The new school will enroll 900 students, have computer labs with wireless internet, and an improved science, technology, engineering, mathematics program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

San Onofre Elementary School students, Marine Corps Installations-West chief of staff, Colonel Joseph D. Williams, and Fallbrook School Board members, break ground at the new San Onofre Elementary School site aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2017. The new school will enroll 900 students, have computer labs with wireless internet, and an improved science, technology, engineering, mathematics program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

A construction draft of the new San Onofre Elementary School was on display to the attendees of the groundbreaking ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., Dec. 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to begin the construction for the new elementary school. The school will be able to hold 900 students, have computer labs with wireless internet, and a improved science, technology, engineering, mathematics program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

A construction draft of the new San Onofre Elementary School was on display to the attendees of the groundbreaking ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., Dec. 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to begin the construction for the new elementary school. The school will be able to hold 900 students, have computer labs with wireless internet, and a improved science, technology, engineering, mathematics program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

Candace Singh, superintendent of the Fallbrook School District, speaks to the students of San Onofre Elementary School about the improvements of the new school being built during the groundbreaking ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2017. The school will enroll 900 students, have computer labs with wireless internet, and a improved science, technology, engineering, mathematics program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Candace Singh, superintendent of the Fallbrook School District, speaks to the students of San Onofre Elementary School about the improvements of the new school being built during the groundbreaking ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2017. The school will enroll 900 students, have computer labs with wireless internet, and a improved science, technology, engineering, mathematics program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Naval medical personnel, both active duty and reservists from various bases, participated in Expeditionary Medical Facility Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 11-15, 2017. The training facility, constructed of tents, included a 50-bed field hospital with an intensive care unit, operation room capabilities and ambulatory care. Participants ran through scenarios and practiced treated "casualties" in a simulated combat environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin