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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 12, 2016) 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Law Enforcement (LE) Marines and Tessa, a military working dog, walk a patrol route around a forward operating base during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13. The patrol served two purposes: to sustain the LE detachment Marines’ patrolling tactics and procedures, and acclimatize Tessa to the region’s high temperatures and arid environment. The 11th MEU is currently supporting the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations’ mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 12, 2016) 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Law Enforcement (LE) Marines and Tessa, a military working dog, walk a patrol route around a forward operating base during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13. The patrol served two purposes: to sustain the LE detachment Marines’ patrolling tactics and procedures, and acclimatize Tessa to the region’s high temperatures and arid environment. The 11th MEU is currently supporting the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations’ mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by 1st Lt. Adam Miller

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Photo by Pfc. Dylan Overbay

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Photo by Pfc. Dylan Overbay

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Photo by Pfc. Dylan Overbay

Camp Pendleton and the Armed Services Young Men’s Christian Association recently received a $15,000 grant to put towards vital programs in support of Marines, Sailors and their families.

Camp Pendleton and the Armed Services Young Men’s Christian Association recently received a $15,000 grant to put towards vital programs in support of Marines, Sailors and their families.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

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Col. William Pitman accepts an award from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on behalf of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016. The Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Awards recognize those Marines, Sailors and civilian employees whose ingenuity and dedication led the way to achieving energy goals and helped change the way the Services think about and use power. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Sam Shavers)

161019-N-AC887-003 Col. William Pitman accepts an award from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on behalf of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016. The Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Awards recognize those Marines, Sailors and civilian employees whose ingenuity and dedication led the way to achieving energy goals and helped change the way the Services think about and use power. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Sam Shavers)

Photo by Samuel Shavers

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Camp Pendleton’s Fractal Microgrid provides energy security and energy savings capabilities to critical facilities using renewable energy.

Marine Corps Installations – West’s energy policy states that Microgrids are an essential element for sustaining uninterrupted power, empowering the installation to transition seamlessly between various sources of supplied energy and directly support installations facilities and non-tactical vehicles.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Camp Pendleton’s Fractal Microgrid provides energy security and energy savings capabilities to critical facilities using renewable energy. Marine Corps Installations – West’s energy policy states that Microgrids are an essential element for sustaining uninterrupted power, empowering the installation to transition seamlessly between various sources of supplied energy and directly support installations facilities and non-tactical vehicles.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations - West, signs a Combined Federal Campaign contribution form in support of the 2016 CFC, Oct. 21. The Combined Federal Campaign is an annual charity campaign designed to assist federal employees that wish to donate to nonprofit organizations around the world.

Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations - West, signs a Combined Federal Campaign contribution form in support of the 2016 CFC, Oct. 21. The Combined Federal Campaign is an annual charity campaign designed to assist federal employees that wish to donate to nonprofit organizations around the world.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jay Vargas (retired), left, and the honorable Darrell E. Issa, congressman, 49th Congressional District, unveil the plaque to commemorate the Medal of Honor post office dedication ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17, 2016. (U.S.Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala)

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jay Vargas (retired), left, and the honorable Darrell E. Issa, congressman, 49th Congressional District, unveil the plaque to commemorate the Medal of Honor post office dedication ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17, 2016. (U.S.Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol Josh Anderson, G-F Operations/Housing Officer, introduces Bob Marshall during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures, and allow a forum to discuss ongoing concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol Josh Anderson, G-F Operations/Housing Officer, introduces Bob Marshall during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures, and allow a forum to discuss ongoing concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Diaz

Bob Marshall, Director of Family Housing, discusses ongoing concerns during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Bob Marshall, Director of Family Housing, discusses ongoing concerns during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Diaz

Camp Pendleton Marines pose in front of the absentee voting exhibit on base, Sept. 29. absentee ballot counts the same as ballots cast at the poll site, all ballots submitted according to State laws are counted in every election.

Camp Pendleton Marines pose in front of the absentee voting exhibit on base, Sept. 29. absentee ballot counts the same as ballots cast at the poll site, all ballots submitted according to State laws are counted in every election.

Photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay

Camp Pendleton Marines pose in front of the absentee voting exhibit on base, Sept. 29. absentee ballot counts the same as ballots cast at the poll site, all ballots submitted according to State laws are counted in every election.

Camp Pendleton Marines pose in front of the absentee voting exhibit on base, Sept. 29. absentee ballot counts the same as ballots cast at the poll site, all ballots submitted according to State laws are counted in every election.

Photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay

U. S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, retire the colors during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

U. S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, retire the colors during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

Photo by Sgt. Tabitha Markovich

U. S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fold the American flag during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

U. S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fold the American flag during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

Photo by Sgt. Tabitha Markovich

U. S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fold the American flag during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

U. S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fold the American flag during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

Photo by Sgt. Tabitha Markovich

U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during the commanding general’s evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich)

Photo by Sgt. Tabitha Markovich

Camp Pendleton conducted a hazardous material exercise at the old naval hospital by lake O'Neill on Sept. 20. the exercise is sponsered by the ARNORTH San Antonio and included the Camp Pendleton Fire Dept HAZMAT team and the U.S. Armys 9th Civil Support Team. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay/RELEASED)

Camp Pendleton conducted a hazardous material exercise at the old naval hospital by lake O'Neill on Sept. 20. the exercise is sponsered by the ARNORTH San Antonio and included the Camp Pendleton Fire Dept HAZMAT team and the U.S. Armys 9th Civil Support Team. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay

Camp Pendleton conducted a hazardous material exercise at the old naval hospital by lake O'Neill on Sept. 20. the exercise is sponsered by the ARNORTH San Antonio and included the Camp Pendleton Fire Dept HAZMAT team and the U.S. Armys 9th Civil Support Team. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay/RELEASED)

Camp Pendleton conducted a hazardous material exercise at the old naval hospital by lake O'Neill on Sept. 20. the exercise is sponsered by the ARNORTH San Antonio and included the Camp Pendleton Fire Dept HAZMAT team and the U.S. Armys 9th Civil Support Team. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Dylan C Overbay

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Camp Pendleton’s Fractal Microgrid provides energy security and energy savings capabilities to critical facilities using renewable energy.

Marine Corps Installations – West’s energy policy states that Microgrids are an essential element for sustaining uninterrupted power, empowering the installation to transition seamlessly between various sources of supplied energy and directly support installations facilities and non-tactical vehicles.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Camp Pendleton’s Fractal Microgrid provides energy security and energy savings capabilities to critical facilities using renewable energy. Marine Corps Installations – West’s energy policy states that Microgrids are an essential element for sustaining uninterrupted power, empowering the installation to transition seamlessly between various sources of supplied energy and directly support installations facilities and non-tactical vehicles.

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