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Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission.

The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission. The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission.

The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission. The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission.

The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission. The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission.

The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission. The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machine Gunner, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission.

The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machine Gunner, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission. The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Vernal pools serve as specialized seasonal habitats for Fairy Shrimp to survive during the Spring and Summer months.
There are approximately 4,000 vernal pools on Camp Pendleton. The amount of pools differ throughout the year due to changes in temperature, weather and other ecological conditions.
Vernal pools in Southern California are rare due to the droughts and erosive effects of coastal development but the base Environmental Security Department is committed to preserving natural resources and environmental stewardship.

Vernal pools serve as specialized seasonal habitats for Fairy Shrimp to survive during the Spring and Summer months. There are approximately 4,000 vernal pools on Camp Pendleton. The amount of pools differ throughout the year due to changes in temperature, weather and other ecological conditions. Vernal pools in Southern California are rare due to the droughts and erosive effects of coastal development but the base Environmental Security Department is committed to preserving natural resources and environmental stewardship.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Vernal pools serve as specialized seasonal habitats for Fairy Shrimp to survive during the Spring and Summer months. The amount of pools differ throughout the year due to changes in temperature, weather and other ecological conditions. Dry vernal pools are restored by heavy rainfall during the rainy seasons.

Vernal pools serve as specialized seasonal habitats for Fairy Shrimp to survive during the Spring and Summer months. The amount of pools differ throughout the year due to changes in temperature, weather and other ecological conditions. Dry vernal pools are restored by heavy rainfall during the rainy seasons.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon.

The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon. The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon.

The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon. The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon.

The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon. The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon.

The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon. The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon.

The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Frishta and Army Capt. Jeremy Linn came from completely different worlds. Jeremy was a Christian, and a brash and lively outdoorsman from Kansas. Frishta on the other hand, is a Muslim who moved from Afghanistan to the United States as a refugee when she was 11 years old. She was older than him, and both had different views on life and love. Deployment was also on the horizon. The unlikely couple would overcome these obstacles, but a bigger challenge was yet to come.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Gen. John F. Kelly, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. William B. Zaiser presented Sgt. Maj. Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. with a flag during Hidalgo’s retirement ceremony at the 11 Area Parade Field, June 26. Kelly is the commander of the U.S. Southern Command and Zaiser is the command senior enlisted advisor to U.S. Southern Command. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Gen. John F. Kelly, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. William B. Zaiser presented Sgt. Maj. Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. with a flag during Hidalgo’s retirement ceremony at the 11 Area Parade Field, June 26. Kelly is the commander of the U.S. Southern Command and Zaiser is the command senior enlisted advisor to U.S. Southern Command. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Gen. John F. Kelly, center, and Command Sgt. Maj. William B. Zaiser, left, presented Sgt. Maj. Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. with the Defense Superior Service Medal during Hidalgo’s retirement ceremony at the 11 Area Parade Field, June 26. The Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior American military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who perform superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. Kelly is the commander of the U.S. Southern Command and Zaiser is the command senior enlisted advisor to U.S. Southern Command. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Gen. John F. Kelly, center, and Command Sgt. Maj. William B. Zaiser, left, presented Sgt. Maj. Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. with the Defense Superior Service Medal during Hidalgo’s retirement ceremony at the 11 Area Parade Field, June 26. The Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior American military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who perform superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. Kelly is the commander of the U.S. Southern Command and Zaiser is the command senior enlisted advisor to U.S. Southern Command. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Combat instructors with Infantry Training Battalion, Bravo Company, guide new Marines through their first week in the field, reaffirming the basics of shooting and zeroing their weapons, Range 214, June 19.

Combat instructors teach young, fresh out of boot camp Marines in the skills Marines need to succeed in combat. These skills include land navigation, combat conditioning and combat marksmanship training with individual and crew-served weapons such as the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and AT-4 rocket launchers.

Combat instructors with Infantry Training Battalion, Bravo Company, guide new Marines through their first week in the field, reaffirming the basics of shooting and zeroing their weapons, Range 214, June 19. Combat instructors teach young, fresh out of boot camp Marines in the skills Marines need to succeed in combat. These skills include land navigation, combat conditioning and combat marksmanship training with individual and crew-served weapons such as the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and AT-4 rocket launchers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Combat instructors with Infantry Training Battalion, Bravo Company, guide new Marines through their first week in the field, reaffirming the basics of shooting and zeroing their weapons, Range 214, June 19.

Combat instructors teach young, fresh out of boot camp Marines in the skills Marines need to succeed in combat. These skills include land navigation, combat conditioning and combat marksmanship training with individual and crew-served weapons such as the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and AT-4 rocket launchers.

Combat instructors with Infantry Training Battalion, Bravo Company, guide new Marines through their first week in the field, reaffirming the basics of shooting and zeroing their weapons, Range 214, June 19. Combat instructors teach young, fresh out of boot camp Marines in the skills Marines need to succeed in combat. These skills include land navigation, combat conditioning and combat marksmanship training with individual and crew-served weapons such as the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and AT-4 rocket launchers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Combat instructors with Infantry Training Battalion, Bravo Company, guide new Marines through their first week in the field, reaffirming the basics of shooting and zeroing their weapons, Range 214, June 19.

Combat instructors teach young, fresh out of boot camp Marines in the skills Marines need to succeed in combat. These skills include land navigation, combat conditioning and combat marksmanship training with individual and crew-served weapons such as the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and AT-4 rocket launchers.

Combat instructors with Infantry Training Battalion, Bravo Company, guide new Marines through their first week in the field, reaffirming the basics of shooting and zeroing their weapons, Range 214, June 19. Combat instructors teach young, fresh out of boot camp Marines in the skills Marines need to succeed in combat. These skills include land navigation, combat conditioning and combat marksmanship training with individual and crew-served weapons such as the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and AT-4 rocket launchers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines graduate from the Combat Instructor Course at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry- West here on June 18. The course is held four times a year and produces the leaders who will train the next generation of war fighters.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines graduate from the Combat Instructor Course at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry- West here on June 18. The course is held four times a year and produces the leaders who will train the next generation of war fighters.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines graduate from the Marine Combat Instructor Course at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry- West here on June 18. The course is held four times a year and produces the leaders who will train the next generation of war fighters.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines graduate from the Marine Combat Instructor Course at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry- West here on June 18. The course is held four times a year and produces the leaders who will train the next generation of war fighters.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Base personnel manage an Emergency Operations Center, June 18 as part of Exercise Semper Durus, a full-scale base Force Protection exercise from June 15 – 19.
Semper Durus is a regional command post exercise and is comprised of a series of field training scenarios designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event and validate the installation mission assurance all-hazard plan.

Base personnel manage an Emergency Operations Center, June 18 as part of Exercise Semper Durus, a full-scale base Force Protection exercise from June 15 – 19. Semper Durus is a regional command post exercise and is comprised of a series of field training scenarios designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event and validate the installation mission assurance all-hazard plan.

Photo by Cpl. Ismael Ortega