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Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09.

The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09. The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon Peracca

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09.

The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09. The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon Peracca

Juliana Mercer, a program manager with Hire America's Heroes, leads a panel discussion during a career symposium for military women in transition at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Oct. 9. More than 200 Marines and Sailors participated in the event, which focused on the unique needs of military women in transition and their career development through workshops and classes.

Juliana Mercer, a program manager with Hire America's Heroes, leads a panel discussion during a career symposium for military women in transition at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Oct. 9. More than 200 Marines and Sailors participated in the event, which focused on the unique needs of military women in transition and their career development through workshops and classes.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department was recognized by the Department of Defense for the 2013 Department of the Year award here, Oct. 7. David Lewis was also recognized for the 2013 Civilian Firefighter of the year award.

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department was recognized by the Department of Defense for the 2013 Department of the Year award here, Oct. 7. David Lewis was also recognized for the 2013 Civilian Firefighter of the year award.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

Six Camp Pendleton employees are recognized for federal length of service here, Oct. 6. Federal service includes both civilian and military service combined. Between the six employees, they have 190 years of honorable service.

Six Camp Pendleton employees are recognized for federal length of service here, Oct. 6. Federal service includes both civilian and military service combined. Between the six employees, they have 190 years of honorable service.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

We highlight World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Harold Gonsalves during World War II. Although there is no way to completely know how events unfolded on that hill in Okinaw in April 1945, we have used historical information about Gonsalves’ life to recreate his story of heroism and valor.

We highlight World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Harold Gonsalves during World War II. Although there is no way to completely know how events unfolded on that hill in Okinaw in April 1945, we have used historical information about Gonsalves’ life to recreate his story of heroism and valor.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs.
According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of service.

First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs. According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a luncheon for school officials who support military children at the Pacific Views Event Center, Sept. 30. The purpose of the lunch was for the base and local educators to meet and continue the close relationship Camp Pendleton and the military has with the community and local schools.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a luncheon for school officials who support military children at the Pacific Views Event Center, Sept. 30. The purpose of the lunch was for the base and local educators to meet and continue the close relationship Camp Pendleton and the military has with the community and local schools.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

September is National Preparedness Month. Sept. 30th is National PreparAthon Day. Take action to prepare, be disaster aware.

September is National Preparedness Month. Sept. 30th is National PreparAthon Day. Take action to prepare, be disaster aware.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski