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Camp Pendleton Marine, Staff Sgt. Ryan Farish, a career planner with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, rescued a girl from the surf in the La Jolla Cove area, Jan. 17.

Camp Pendleton Marine, Staff Sgt. Ryan Farish, a career planner with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, rescued a girl from the surf in the La Jolla Cove area, Jan. 17.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, speaks to the audience during a a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new hangar for MV-22 Ospreys here, Jan.14. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, speaks to the audience during a a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new hangar for MV-22 Ospreys here, Jan.14. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Col. Michael Borqschulte, MAG-39 commanding officer,Sameet Gadi, Balfour Beatty senior vice president, Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, MCI-West Commanding Genera and Col. Ian R. Clark, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commanding officer, cut a ribbon to unveil hangar six in MCAS Camp Pendleton, a hangar uniquely designed with the purpose of storing and maintaining MV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)

Col. Michael Borqschulte, MAG-39 commanding officer,Sameet Gadi, Balfour Beatty senior vice president, Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, MCI-West Commanding Genera and Col. Ian R. Clark, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commanding officer, cut a ribbon to unveil hangar six in MCAS Camp Pendleton, a hangar uniquely designed with the purpose of storing and maintaining MV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new hangar for MV-22 Ospreys here, Jan.14. Hangar six is a 123,451 square-foot hangar capable of storing up to six Ospreys belonging to Marine Aircraft Group 39. It is the first hangar designed to store Ospreys aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new hangar for MV-22 Ospreys here, Jan.14. Hangar six is a 123,451 square-foot hangar capable of storing up to six Ospreys belonging to Marine Aircraft Group 39. It is the first hangar designed to store Ospreys aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conducted a foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8. Foreign object debris walks promote safety on the flight line by ensuring that the area is free of objects that might cause damage or injury to aircraft and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Marines Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conducted a foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8. Foreign object debris walks promote safety on the flight line by ensuring that the area is free of objects that might cause damage or injury to aircraft and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Charles Howell, left, on renewable energy using Marine Corps Camp Pendleton’s Solar Photovoltaic System at Box Canyon, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to provide the new White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer information and background regarding Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s electric vehicle procurement, renewable energy, and how water sustainability programs support the Untied States Marine Corps mission and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Charles Howell, left, on renewable energy using Marine Corps Camp Pendleton’s Solar Photovoltaic System at Box Canyon, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to provide the new White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer information and background regarding Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s electric vehicle procurement, renewable energy, and how water sustainability programs support the Untied States Marine Corps mission and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan Ahlin

Gary Funk, deputy assistant chief of staff logistics, gives a presentation on the proposed hydrogen refueling station and zero emission vehicle fleet to Christine Harada, the chief sustainability officer for the White House, Dec. 29, 2015. The hydrogen refueling station is a part of Camp Pendleton's ongoing initiative to improve energy security and sustainability for the base. (Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Gary Funk, deputy assistant chief of staff logistics, gives a presentation on the proposed hydrogen refueling station and zero emission vehicle fleet to Christine Harada, the chief sustainability officer for the White House, Dec. 29, 2015. The hydrogen refueling station is a part of Camp Pendleton's ongoing initiative to improve energy security and sustainability for the base. (Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Gary Funk, left, on the Hydrogen Refueling Station aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to provide the new White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer information and background regarding Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s electric vehicle procurement, renewable energy, and how water sustainability programs support the Untied States Marine Corps mission and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Gary Funk, left, on the Hydrogen Refueling Station aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to provide the new White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer information and background regarding Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s electric vehicle procurement, renewable energy, and how water sustainability programs support the Untied States Marine Corps mission and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan Ahlin

In the midst of water shortages caused by a severe drought, Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) is working to conserve water by designing and implementing new technologies, auditing existing water-use systems, and changing end-user behaviors to reduce water waste. In FY15, Marine Corps bases and stations used about 6.6 billion gallons of water, with MCIWEST accounting for 2.2 billion of those – an appropriate 33 percent.

In the midst of water shortages caused by a severe drought, Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) is working to conserve water by designing and implementing new technologies, auditing existing water-use systems, and changing end-user behaviors to reduce water waste. In FY15, Marine Corps bases and stations used about 6.6 billion gallons of water, with MCIWEST accounting for 2.2 billion of those – an appropriate 33 percent.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Students of Corporal's Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal's Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from Red Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. This is the first time that the F-35 conducted close air support missions in support of exercise Steel Knight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from Red Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. This is the first time that the F-35 conducted close air support missions in support of exercise Steel Knight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Cpl. Monica Rios and Lance Cpl. Marshall Griffiths, Food Service Specialists, Food service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photograph with Col. Jeff Arruda, left, Chief-of-Staff, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations-West and Donovan Brown, right, head chef with Sodexo, after taking first place honors at the MCI-West Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3.

Cpl. Monica Rios and Lance Cpl. Marshall Griffiths, Food Service Specialists, Food service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photograph with Col. Jeff Arruda, left, Chief-of-Staff, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations-West and Donovan Brown, right, head chef with Sodexo, after taking first place honors at the MCI-West Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necochea

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Marines fire a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System in support of Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise which enables the Marines and sailors to operate in a realistic combined-arms environment to develop skill sets necessary to operate as a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. The Marines are assigned to Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div.

Marines fire a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System in support of Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise which enables the Marines and sailors to operate in a realistic combined-arms environment to develop skill sets necessary to operate as a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. The Marines are assigned to Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins