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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Dwyer, outgoing commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, addresses the audience during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. A Change of Command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Martinez, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Dwyer, outgoing commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, addresses the audience during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. A Change of Command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Martinez, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Mount, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, addresses the audience during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. A Change of Command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Martinez, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Mount, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, addresses the audience during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. A Change of Command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Martinez, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Martinez

Week Four of the 101 Critical Days of Summer series of base safety briefs focuses on Heat Injury Safety. In the weekly newsletter, base safety officials reminded service members and their families about the importance of preventing and protecting against heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke.

Week Four of the 101 Critical Days of Summer series of base safety briefs focuses on Heat Injury Safety. In the weekly newsletter, base safety officials reminded service members and their families about the importance of preventing and protecting against heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo A. Salinas

Fire fighters from the surrounding area prepare a hose to fight a fire during fire school on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 15, 2016. Fire School is run the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to integrate multiple fire departments and develop coordination to better their ability to fight fires together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala/MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pen Combat Camera/Released)

Fire fighters from the surrounding area prepare a hose to fight a fire during fire school on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 15, 2016. Fire School is run the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to integrate multiple fire departments and develop coordination to better their ability to fight fires together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala/MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pen Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala

Fire fighters from the surrounding area prepare a hose to fight a fire during fire school on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 15, 2016. Fire School is run the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to integrate multiple fire departments and develop coordination to better their ability to fight fires together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala/MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pen Combat Camera/Released)

Fire fighters from the surrounding area prepare a hose to fight a fire during fire school on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 15, 2016. Fire School is run the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to integrate multiple fire departments and develop coordination to better their ability to fight fires together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala/MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pen Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala

The graduating class of the Warrior Training Advancement Course listen to guest speakers congratulate them on their achievements on June 15, 2017. WARTAC is a 14-week program that helps transitioning service members become veteran service representatives with the Department of Veterans Affairs.To enroll in the course candidates have to be on active duty, approaching the end of their active duty service date and have their commander’s support for attendance. Veteran Service Representatives interview and advise veterans concerning entitlements to benefits and may be assigned field duties as needed.

The graduating class of the Warrior Training Advancement Course listen to guest speakers congratulate them on their achievements on June 15, 2017. WARTAC is a 14-week program that helps transitioning service members become veteran service representatives with the Department of Veterans Affairs.To enroll in the course candidates have to be on active duty, approaching the end of their active duty service date and have their commander’s support for attendance. Veteran Service Representatives interview and advise veterans concerning entitlements to benefits and may be assigned field duties as needed.

Photo by Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Approximately 2000 Marines and Sailors participated in the 2016 World Famous mud Run by Lake O'Neill here, June 3. The race was part of the Commanding General's Cup and covered about 6.5 miles. The race included a number of obstacles such as several mud pits, an ammo can run, a mud wall and many more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Jordan/Released)

Approximately 2000 Marines and Sailors participated in the 2016 World Famous mud Run by Lake O'Neill here, June 3. The race was part of the Commanding General's Cup and covered about 6.5 miles. The race included a number of obstacles such as several mud pits, an ammo can run, a mud wall and many more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Jordan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Travis Jordan

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participate in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics, June 1. Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, received the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch in groups and ran it 17 miles to the Orange County Sheriff’s Police Department in San Clemente.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participate in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics, June 1. Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, received the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch in groups and ran it 17 miles to the Orange County Sheriff’s Police Department in San Clemente.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, receives the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, June 1. More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participated in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, receives the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, June 1. More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participated in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, receives the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, June 1. More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participated in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, receives the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, June 1. More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participated in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participate in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics, June 1. Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, received the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch in groups and ran it 17 miles to the Orange County Sheriff’s Police Department in San Clemente.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- More than 30 Marines and police officers from the Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department participate in the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics, June 1. Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, received the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch in groups and ran it 17 miles to the Orange County Sheriff’s Police Department in San Clemente.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Members of the Oceanside Police Department relay a torch to Marines from Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department during the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics, June 1. Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, received the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch and ran it 17 miles to the Orange County Sheriff’s Police Department in San Clemente.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Members of the Oceanside Police Department relay a torch to Marines from Security and Emergency Service Battalion and the Camp Pendleton Police Department during the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics, June 1. Col. Reginald L. Hairston, commanding officer of SES Bn., Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations – West, received the Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch and ran it 17 miles to the Orange County Sheriff’s Police Department in San Clemente.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conduct a hike as part of 'back in the saddle' training Jan. 5. The bi-annual training consists of various classes and briefs from air station personnel and concluded with a 6-mile hike aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conduct a hike as part of 'back in the saddle' training Jan. 5. The bi-annual training consists of various classes and briefs from air station personnel and concluded with a 6-mile hike aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Jackie Murphy, 31 Area Mess Hall General Manager, and Natalie Williams, 31 Area Mess Hall Production Manager, shake hands with Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during a ceremony naming Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award winners for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31.

The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Jackie Murphy, 31 Area Mess Hall General Manager, and Natalie Williams, 31 Area Mess Hall Production Manager, shake hands with Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during a ceremony naming Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award winners for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall received the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall received the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall received the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall received the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall received the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall received the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during a ceremony naming Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award winners for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during a ceremony naming Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award winners for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Sgt. Maj. Julio Meza, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during a ceremony naming Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award winners for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31.

The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Sgt. Maj. Julio Meza, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during a ceremony naming Camp Pendleton’s 31 Area Edson Range Mess Hall the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award winners for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, May 31. The W.P.T. Hill Award was established in 1985 to improve food service operation and recognize the best messes in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Native American Drum players perform during Camp Pendleton's Multi-Cultural Day at the Mainside Patio here, May 26. More than 40 Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Installations - West, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group and I Marine Expeditionary Force set up booths and exhibits in order to foster a sense of unity among the diverse groups serving within the military.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Native American Drum players perform during Camp Pendleton's Multi-Cultural Day at the Mainside Patio here, May 26. More than 40 Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Installations - West, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group and I Marine Expeditionary Force set up booths and exhibits in order to foster a sense of unity among the diverse groups serving within the military.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez