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Marines and sailors competed in the Commanding General's Cup Mud Run at Lake O'Neill June 6. The run is a 10K with militaristic obstacles including a rope net, wall climb and low crawling through a mud pit.

The Commanding General's Cup is a series of athletic events for units on base to compete in. 1st Combat Engineer Battalion were the winners of the run.

Marines and sailors competed in the Commanding General's Cup Mud Run at Lake O'Neill June 6. The run is a 10K with militaristic obstacles including a rope net, wall climb and low crawling through a mud pit. The Commanding General's Cup is a series of athletic events for units on base to compete in. 1st Combat Engineer Battalion were the winners of the run.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Military members from the British Army Surf Team competed against the U.S. Armed Forces team in the 2014 Red Bull Rivals International Surf Competition in the waters of Del Mar May 24. This is the fourth year the competition has been hosted on base and the first year an international team has participated.

Military members from the British Army Surf Team competed against the U.S. Armed Forces team in the 2014 Red Bull Rivals International Surf Competition in the waters of Del Mar May 24. This is the fourth year the competition has been hosted on base and the first year an international team has participated.

Photo by Sgt. Derrick K. Irions

Military members from the the British Army Surf Team competed against the U.S. Armed Forces team in the 2014 Red Bull Rivals International Surf Competition in the waters of Del Mar May 24. This is the fourth year the competition has been hosted on base and the first year an international team has participated.

Military members from the the British Army Surf Team competed against the U.S. Armed Forces team in the 2014 Red Bull Rivals International Surf Competition in the waters of Del Mar May 24. This is the fourth year the competition has been hosted on base and the first year an international team has participated.

Photo by Sgt. Derrick K. Irions

Chargers' Running Back Ryan Mathews met with football fans and autographed photos, jerseys and helmets.

Mathews took photos and signed autographs for service members, their families and civilian employees at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange here May 30.

Mathews has been a running back with the San Diego Chargers since 2010, where he was their 1st round draft pick.

Chargers' Running Back Ryan Mathews met with football fans and autographed photos, jerseys and helmets. Mathews took photos and signed autographs for service members, their families and civilian employees at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange here May 30. Mathews has been a running back with the San Diego Chargers since 2010, where he was their 1st round draft pick.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff

UFC Fighter Dominick Cruz and Alliance MMA teammate Rich Power stopped by the World Famous Mud Run here to meet and greet fans May 31.

Cruz is the first-ever champion in the UFC bantamweight class.

Power fights in the heavy weight class when boxing and in the light heavyweight class when fighting MMA.

UFC Fighter Dominick Cruz and Alliance MMA teammate Rich Power stopped by the World Famous Mud Run here to meet and greet fans May 31. Cruz is the first-ever champion in the UFC bantamweight class. Power fights in the heavy weight class when boxing and in the light heavyweight class when fighting MMA.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with the local, state and federal firefighting departments who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and many more local fire departments combined their efforts with military assets to combat the blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with the local, state and federal firefighting departments who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and many more local fire departments combined their efforts with military assets to combat the blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with the local, state and federal firefighting departments who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and many more local fire departments combined their efforts with military assets to combat the blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with the local, state and federal firefighting departments who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and many more local fire departments combined their efforts with military assets to combat the blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with the local, state and federal firefighting departments who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and many more local fire departments combined their efforts with military assets to combat the blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with the local, state and federal firefighting departments who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and many more local fire departments combined their efforts with military assets to combat the blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to speak with Marines who participated in firefighting efforts during the Basilone Complex Fire. The Marines worked day and night on the ground and in the air to combat the multiple blazes across the base.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The School of Infantry-West (52 Area) evacuation order has been lifted. All personnel can return via the I-5 and Basilone Rd. gate to the 52 Area.

The San Mateo Fire (Combat Fire) that was reported at 11:24 a.m. Friday has burned 1,000 acres and is currently listed as 25% contained. The Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has burned 15,000 acres and is listed at 40% containment. The Tomahawk fire that started Wednesday on Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook is currently listed at 6,500 acres burned and 75% containment.

Evacuation orders for Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Camp Las Pulgas (43 Area), Camp Las Flores (41 Area), Camp Margarita (33 Area), Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (32 Area) and Camp Vado Del Rio (25 Area) remain in effect.

Road Closures:

The Las Pulgas gate and Las Pulgas Road remain closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles.

The Christianitos Gate is closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles.

The San Mateo Road between Camp San Mateo and Camp San Onofre is closed.

The Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook gate and Ammunition Road remain closed.

Basilone Road from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Camp Horno remains closed.

Stuart Mesa Road north of Assault Craft Unit-5 to the Las Pulgas Gate remains closed.

The causes of the fires are under investigation.

The School of Infantry-West (52 Area) evacuation order has been lifted. All personnel can return via the I-5 and Basilone Rd. gate to the 52 Area. The San Mateo Fire (Combat Fire) that was reported at 11:24 a.m. Friday has burned 1,000 acres and is currently listed as 25% contained. The Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has burned 15,000 acres and is listed at 40% containment. The Tomahawk fire that started Wednesday on Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook is currently listed at 6,500 acres burned and 75% containment. Evacuation orders for Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Camp Las Pulgas (43 Area), Camp Las Flores (41 Area), Camp Margarita (33 Area), Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (32 Area) and Camp Vado Del Rio (25 Area) remain in effect. Road Closures: The Las Pulgas gate and Las Pulgas Road remain closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. The Christianitos Gate is closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. The San Mateo Road between Camp San Mateo and Camp San Onofre is closed. The Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook gate and Ammunition Road remain closed. Basilone Road from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Camp Horno remains closed. Stuart Mesa Road north of Assault Craft Unit-5 to the Las Pulgas Gate remains closed. The causes of the fires are under investigation.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff

The School of Infantry-West (52 Area) evacuation order has been lifted. All personnel can return via the I-5 and Basilone Rd. gate to the 52 Area.

The San Mateo Fire (Combat Fire) that was reported at 11:24 a.m. Friday has burned 1,000 acres and is currently listed as 25% contained. The Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has burned 15,000 acres and is listed at 40% containment. The Tomahawk fire that started Wednesday on Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook is currently listed at 6,500 acres burned and 75% containment.

Evacuation orders for Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Camp Las Pulgas (43 Area), Camp Las Flores (41 Area), Camp Margarita (33 Area), Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (32 Area) and Camp Vado Del Rio (25 Area) remain in effect.

Road Closures:

The Las Pulgas gate and Las Pulgas Road remain closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles.

The Christianitos Gate is closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles.

The San Mateo Road between Camp San Mateo and Camp San Onofre is closed.

The Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook gate and Ammunition Road remain closed.

Basilone Road from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Camp Horno remains closed.

Stuart Mesa Road north of Assault Craft Unit-5 to the Las Pulgas Gate remains closed.

The causes of the fires are under investigation.

The School of Infantry-West (52 Area) evacuation order has been lifted. All personnel can return via the I-5 and Basilone Rd. gate to the 52 Area. The San Mateo Fire (Combat Fire) that was reported at 11:24 a.m. Friday has burned 1,000 acres and is currently listed as 25% contained. The Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has burned 15,000 acres and is listed at 40% containment. The Tomahawk fire that started Wednesday on Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook is currently listed at 6,500 acres burned and 75% containment. Evacuation orders for Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Camp Las Pulgas (43 Area), Camp Las Flores (41 Area), Camp Margarita (33 Area), Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (32 Area) and Camp Vado Del Rio (25 Area) remain in effect. Road Closures: The Las Pulgas gate and Las Pulgas Road remain closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. The Christianitos Gate is closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. The San Mateo Road between Camp San Mateo and Camp San Onofre is closed. The Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook gate and Ammunition Road remain closed. Basilone Road from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Camp Horno remains closed. Stuart Mesa Road north of Assault Craft Unit-5 to the Las Pulgas Gate remains closed. The causes of the fires are under investigation.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff

Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard surveys the fire in the Las Pulgas Area. The Las Pulgas fire started at 3:15 p.m. Thursday and effected Camp las Pulgas, Camp Margarita, Camp Las Flores, the 32 Area, the 22 Area and the 23 Area. Camp Las Pulgas was evacuated to the School of Infantry parade deck, Camp Las Flores, Camp Margarita and the 32 Area were evacuated to the I MEF parade deck in Camp Del Mar. The 22 and 23 Areas were ordered to shelter in place. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard surveys the fire in the Las Pulgas Area. The Las Pulgas fire started at 3:15 p.m. Thursday and effected Camp las Pulgas, Camp Margarita, Camp Las Flores, the 32 Area, the 22 Area and the 23 Area. Camp Las Pulgas was evacuated to the School of Infantry parade deck, Camp Las Flores, Camp Margarita and the 32 Area were evacuated to the I MEF parade deck in Camp Del Mar. The 22 and 23 Areas were ordered to shelter in place. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff