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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents an award to Alexander Abriol, facilities operation specialist, for serving 30 years with the installation and for his significant accomplishments at Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents an award to Alexander Abriol, facilities operation specialist, for serving 30 years with the installation and for his significant accomplishments at Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Betzabeth Y Galvan

U.S. Marine Air Group 39 and 16 Alumni present an award during a ceremony to honor Marine Aviators from across the Marine Air Ground Task Force at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 21, 2017. As the oldest Marine Corps air facility on the west coast, and the birthplace to a host of Air-Ground integration innovations, the Air Station will celebrate alongside Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s 75th Anniversary. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard)

U.S. Marine Air Group 39 and 16 Alumni present an award during a ceremony to honor Marine Aviators from across the Marine Air Ground Task Force at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 21, 2017. As the oldest Marine Corps air facility on the west coast, and the birthplace to a host of Air-Ground integration innovations, the Air Station will celebrate alongside Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s 75th Anniversary. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard

Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”. (US Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”. (US Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Maj. Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer for H&S Co., H&S Bn., MCI West - MCB Camp Pendleton, paces through an aisle whilst giving a brief on the Marine Corps Policy on social media April 13, 2017. Briefs like these are conducted to ensure that Marines stay up to date on all of the current Marine Corps Policies and regulations. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon) levels adjusted and image cropped to highlight the subject.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Jacobs, procurement clerk, second from right, explains to the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team how he records information in the system at 1st Medical Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a fiscal year 17 audit on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 6, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Jacobs, procurement clerk, second from right, explains to the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team how he records information in the system at 1st Medical Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a fiscal year 17 audit on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 6, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan

U. S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Cichowski, systems analyst, performs an audit on the finances of every Marine Corps office to ensure that all systems are up to date at the Disbursing Office on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U. S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Cichowski, systems analyst, performs an audit on the finances of every Marine Corps office to ensure that all systems are up to date at the Disbursing Office on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Jacobs, procurement clerk, right, explains to the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team how he records information in the system at 1st Medical Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a fiscal year 17 audit on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 6, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Jacobs, procurement clerk, right, explains to the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team how he records information in the system at 1st Medical Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a fiscal year 17 audit on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 6, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan

Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”.

Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King

The Facilities Maintenance Department, or FMD, on Camp Pendleton, handles a wide range of problems on base dealing with utilities such as electricity, carpentry, and plumbing. FMD is a 24-hour work-force that takes care of the daily maintenance and operations of the base.

The Facilities Maintenance Department, or FMD, on Camp Pendleton, handles a wide range of problems on base dealing with utilities such as electricity, carpentry, and plumbing. FMD is a 24-hour work-force that takes care of the daily maintenance and operations of the base.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay

Some 75 years ago, at the beginning of U.S. participation in World War II, Oceanside was alive with activity as the federal government was converting Rancho Santa Margarita's bean fields into the nation's largest military base - Marine Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton

Some 75 years ago, at the beginning of U.S. participation in World War II, Oceanside was alive with activity as the federal government was converting Rancho Santa Margarita's bean fields into the nation's largest military base - Marine Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton

Photo by Tom Morrow

For the past 75 years, the name "Pendleton" has become legendary because of the nation's largest military base hugging the northern limits of Oceanside. Truth be known, most people haven't a clue as to who "Pendleton" was. He was Marine Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, - a man who was born before the Civil War, lived through World War I and died as World War II raged.

For the past 75 years, the name "Pendleton" has become legendary because of the nation's largest military base hugging the northern limits of Oceanside. Truth be known, most people haven't a clue as to who "Pendleton" was. He was Marine Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, - a man who was born before the Civil War, lived through World War I and died as World War II raged.

Photo by Tom Morrow

In recognition of the work put in by the Facilities Management Department, Killea; Sgt. Maj. Julio Meza, Sgt. Maj., Marine Corps Installations – West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Col. Gary Johnston, Chief of Staff, and Capt. William Whitmire, Assistant Chief of Staff, visited FMD to thank the workers personally Feb 1, for their hard work during recovery efforts from recent storms.

In recognition of the work put in by the Facilities Management Department, Killea; Sgt. Maj. Julio Meza, Sgt. Maj., Marine Corps Installations – West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Col. Gary Johnston, Chief of Staff, and Capt. William Whitmire, Assistant Chief of Staff, visited FMD to thank the workers personally Feb 1, for their hard work during recovery efforts from recent storms.

Photo by Sgt. Asia Sorenson

Marine Administrative Message 014/07 was signed Jan. 9, 2017, publicizing Military Saves Week 2017, which is scheduled to take place Feb. 27 to March 4. According to the MARADMIN, Military Saves Week 2017 is a total force command program that encourages Marines and their families to focus on financial readiness, debt reduction and increasing savings in small amounts to achieve long-term financial goals.

Marine Administrative Message 014/07 was signed Jan. 9, 2017, publicizing Military Saves Week 2017, which is scheduled to take place Feb. 27 to March 4. According to the MARADMIN, Military Saves Week 2017 is a total force command program that encourages Marines and their families to focus on financial readiness, debt reduction and increasing savings in small amounts to achieve long-term financial goals.

Photo by MCCS

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Camp Pendleton held a Technology Industry Forum at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan 12, 2017. The event was presented by Microsoft and intended to educate transitioning service members about career paths in the technology industry.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay