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Adilene Rojas, program assistant, Wire Mountain Youth and Teen Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, rides a tricycle during the base’s annual Haunted House of Horror at the Wire Mountain YTC, Oct 30. The House of Horror featured 13 different thrilling themes and was open for three nights.

Adilene Rojas, program assistant, Wire Mountain Youth and Teen Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, rides a tricycle during the base’s annual Haunted House of Horror at the Wire Mountain YTC, Oct 30. The House of Horror featured 13 different thrilling themes and was open for three nights.

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Robbart III

Running back Danniel Alexander, 1st Marine Logistics Group "Beasts" pushes through the defensive line of Weapons Field Training Battalion "Raiders" during a regular season game of the USAA Pendleton Cup Football League at Camp Pendleton's Paige Field house, Oct.5.

Running back Danniel Alexander, 1st Marine Logistics Group "Beasts" pushes through the defensive line of Weapons Field Training Battalion "Raiders" during a regular season game of the USAA Pendleton Cup Football League at Camp Pendleton's Paige Field house, Oct.5.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez

Ored Aguilera signals the Weapons Field Training Battalion "Raiders" special teams during opening kick-off during their match against 1st Marine Logistics Group "Beasts" Oct. 5 at Camp Pendleton's Paige Field house.

Ored Aguilera signals the Weapons Field Training Battalion "Raiders" special teams during opening kick-off during their match against 1st Marine Logistics Group "Beasts" Oct. 5 at Camp Pendleton's Paige Field house.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez

The Los Angeles Clippers cheerleaders and spirit team put on a show for base residents at a scrimmage game at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field house, Oct. 3. The girls’ routine involved a dance and various gymnastics moves.

The Los Angeles Clippers cheerleaders and spirit team put on a show for base residents at a scrimmage game at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field house, Oct. 3. The girls’ routine involved a dance and various gymnastics moves.

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Robbart III

Eric Bledsoe, guard, Los Angeles Clippers, dribbles the ball down the court as Chris Kaman, center, blocks Blake Griffin during a scrimmage game at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field house, Oct. 3. The team offered a free open practice for service members and their families.

Eric Bledsoe, guard, Los Angeles Clippers, dribbles the ball down the court as Chris Kaman, center, blocks Blake Griffin during a scrimmage game at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field house, Oct. 3. The team offered a free open practice for service members and their families.

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Robbart III

(Left to right) Navy Capt. Michael Williamson, officer in charge of construction, Marine Corps Installations West; Richard Straub, CEO, Straub Construction; Col. Kevin T. Wooley, commanding officer, School of Infantry West; Col. James Williams (ret.), commanding officer, SOI West from 1985-1988; Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Col. Brennan T. Byrne, commanding officer, SOI West from 2008-2010; Col. Lee Farmer (ret.), commanding officer, SOI West from 1996-1998; and hidden from view is Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, SOI West, and Col. Dennis Judge (ret.), commanding officer, SOI West from 2000-2002, all cut the ceremonial ribbon of SOI’s new command post. The 25,000 square foot building replaces the former headquarters that were housed in 66-year-old Quonset huts.

(Left to right) Navy Capt. Michael Williamson, officer in charge of construction, Marine Corps Installations West; Richard Straub, CEO, Straub Construction; Col. Kevin T. Wooley, commanding officer, School of Infantry West; Col. James Williams (ret.), commanding officer, SOI West from 1985-1988; Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Col. Brennan T. Byrne, commanding officer, SOI West from 2008-2010; Col. Lee Farmer (ret.), commanding officer, SOI West from 1996-1998; and hidden from view is Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal, SOI West, and Col. Dennis Judge (ret.), commanding officer, SOI West from 2000-2002, all cut the ceremonial ribbon of SOI’s new command post. The 25,000 square foot building replaces the former headquarters that were housed in 66-year-old Quonset huts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Robbart III

A Camp Pendleton color guard salutes the American flag during an evening colors ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. The ceremony marked the base’s 68th anniversary and was dedicated to recognize the Marines and sailors who continue to devote and risk their lives for the freedom of the United States.

A Camp Pendleton color guard salutes the American flag during an evening colors ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. The ceremony marked the base’s 68th anniversary and was dedicated to recognize the Marines and sailors who continue to devote and risk their lives for the freedom of the United States.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to more than 100 service members, family and distinguished guests who are gathered for an evening colors ceremony in celebration of Camp Pendleton’s 68th anniversary at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. Marano illustrated how much the base has progressed in the last 68 years. Following his closing remarks, the color guard retired the American and Marine Corps flags at sunset to the sounds of the 1st Marine Division band.

Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to more than 100 service members, family and distinguished guests who are gathered for an evening colors ceremony in celebration of Camp Pendleton’s 68th anniversary at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. Marano illustrated how much the base has progressed in the last 68 years. Following his closing remarks, the color guard retired the American and Marine Corps flags at sunset to the sounds of the 1st Marine Division band.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

Camp Pendleton’s 1st Marine Division band performs during an evening colors ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. The ceremony marked the base’s 68th anniversary and was dedicated to recognize the Marines and sailors who continue to devote and risk their lives for the freedom of the United States. The band featured music such as “The Marine Corps Hymn” and “Waltzing Matilda."

Camp Pendleton’s 1st Marine Division band performs during an evening colors ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. The ceremony marked the base’s 68th anniversary and was dedicated to recognize the Marines and sailors who continue to devote and risk their lives for the freedom of the United States. The band featured music such as “The Marine Corps Hymn” and “Waltzing Matilda."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

Camp Pendleton’s 1st Marine Division Band marches in during an evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. The ceremony marked the base’s 68th anniversary and was dedicated to recognize the Marines and sailors who continue to devote and risk their lives for the freedom of the United States. The band featured music such as “The Marine Corps Hymn” and “Waltzing Matilda.”

Camp Pendleton’s 1st Marine Division Band marches in during an evening colors ceremony at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23. The ceremony marked the base’s 68th anniversary and was dedicated to recognize the Marines and sailors who continue to devote and risk their lives for the freedom of the United States. The band featured music such as “The Marine Corps Hymn” and “Waltzing Matilda.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

There are a total of 700 newly-remodeled homes available at Camp Pendleton’s Sera Mesa and Stuart Mesa Housing areas for military families. Lincoln Memorial Housing is now giving base residents a discounted price toward their living expenses beginning in September. Once applicants move in, they are eligible to receive a concession of $350 for a three-bedroom home, and $400 for a two-bedroom home.

There are a total of 700 newly-remodeled homes available at Camp Pendleton’s Sera Mesa and Stuart Mesa Housing areas for military families. Lincoln Memorial Housing is now giving base residents a discounted price toward their living expenses beginning in September. Once applicants move in, they are eligible to receive a concession of $350 for a three-bedroom home, and $400 for a two-bedroom home.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

Lincoln Memorial Housing is now giving camp Pendleton residents a discounted price toward their living expenses. There are a total of 700 newly-remodeled homes available for families to reside in, and once applicants move in, they are eligible to receive a concession of $350 for a three-bedroom home, and $400 for a two-bedroom home.

Lincoln Memorial Housing is now giving camp Pendleton residents a discounted price toward their living expenses. There are a total of 700 newly-remodeled homes available for families to reside in, and once applicants move in, they are eligible to receive a concession of $350 for a three-bedroom home, and $400 for a two-bedroom home.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

Petty Officer 3rd Class Dock Jacobs, a patient with Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Camp Pendleton, takes off running after he makes a hit during a softball game. November is designated as Warrior Care Month to honor those who were wounded, injured or became ill while defending our country. This year’s theme is “Focusing on Abilities- Supporting Wounded Warrior throughout their Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration.” Programs that assist with non-medical issues such as pay, travel, housing, transportation, education and athletics, are highlighted during this month.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Dock Jacobs, a patient with Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Camp Pendleton, takes off running after he makes a hit during a softball game. November is designated as Warrior Care Month to honor those who were wounded, injured or became ill while defending our country. This year’s theme is “Focusing on Abilities- Supporting Wounded Warrior throughout their Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration.” Programs that assist with non-medical issues such as pay, travel, housing, transportation, education and athletics, are highlighted during this month.

Photo by Photo by Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez

Cpl. Adam Barker, patient, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Camp Pendleton, climbs a rock-wall during the unit’s family day festival at Lake O’Neil, Aug. 19. Throughout the event, more than 200 children and adults participated in numerous physical activities, such as rock-wall climbing, foot races and jumping around in bounce houses. Attendees also enjoyed lots of free catered food.::r::::n::

Cpl. Adam Barker, patient, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Camp Pendleton, climbs a rock-wall during the unit’s family day festival at Lake O’Neil, Aug. 19. Throughout the event, more than 200 children and adults participated in numerous physical activities, such as rock-wall climbing, foot races and jumping around in bounce houses. Attendees also enjoyed lots of free catered food.::r::::n::

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez

A Marine walks through a radiation detector during Camp Pendleton’s 2010 Vector West training exercise at the Paige Field house, Aug. 12. Vector West is an annual exercise where personnel conduct and evaluate their readiness for an emergency incident. This year’s scenario involved an incident at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The base’s fire and emergency services enacted their emergency plan for a reception and decontamination center at Paige Field house, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and the 21 Area Fitness Center.

A Marine walks through a radiation detector during Camp Pendleton’s 2010 Vector West training exercise at the Paige Field house, Aug. 12. Vector West is an annual exercise where personnel conduct and evaluate their readiness for an emergency incident. This year’s scenario involved an incident at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The base’s fire and emergency services enacted their emergency plan for a reception and decontamination center at Paige Field house, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and the 21 Area Fitness Center.

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Robbart III

The land known as Camp Pendleton has a rich and colorful history that extends over 230 years. At one time Camp Pendleton’s Margarita River was much deeper and wider. Small trading boats actually sailed up the river from the ocean to trade goods behind the base’s Historic Ranch House. When a bridge was constructed so that travelers could easily cross the river the area overlooking the bridge was named Vado Del Rio, or “river crossing."

The land known as Camp Pendleton has a rich and colorful history that extends over 230 years. At one time Camp Pendleton’s Margarita River was much deeper and wider. Small trading boats actually sailed up the river from the ocean to trade goods behind the base’s Historic Ranch House. When a bridge was constructed so that travelers could easily cross the river the area overlooking the bridge was named Vado Del Rio, or “river crossing."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Boothe

Navy Capt. Michael Williamson (white hard hat), officer in charge of construction, Marine Corps Installations West; Jeff Harper (black slacks), president of Harper construction; and Col. Nicholas F. Marano (holding scissors), commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, accompanied by other Department of Defense employees and contractors, cut the ribbon during an opening ceremony for five newly completed bachelor enlisted quarters at Camp Pendleton, June 16. The $122 million BEQs, include natural gas and charcoal BBQ grills, washing stations for equipment, bike lockers, horseshoe pits and volleyball and basketball courts. The five barracks have taken an estimated 413,448 man-hours to complete, include 876 rooms and can house 1,752 Marines.

Navy Capt. Michael Williamson (white hard hat), officer in charge of construction, Marine Corps Installations West; Jeff Harper (black slacks), president of Harper construction; and Col. Nicholas F. Marano (holding scissors), commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, accompanied by other Department of Defense employees and contractors, cut the ribbon during an opening ceremony for five newly completed bachelor enlisted quarters at Camp Pendleton, June 16. The $122 million BEQs, include natural gas and charcoal BBQ grills, washing stations for equipment, bike lockers, horseshoe pits and volleyball and basketball courts. The five barracks have taken an estimated 413,448 man-hours to complete, include 876 rooms and can house 1,752 Marines.

Photo by Pfc. Michelle S. Mattei

The staff at Camp Pendleton’s Historic Santa Margarita Ranch House is now offering guided tours of the historical site to the public. Reservations are required the tours are only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are also scheduled open house tours once a month. When visiting base, all vehicles are subject to installation rules and regulations. Visitors must provide current liability insurance, current registration and proof of valid driver’s license. To reserve a tour of the Ranch House call the Docent Hot Line at, (760)725-0770, leave your name, and phone number and a Docent will return your call within 5 business days.

The staff at Camp Pendleton’s Historic Santa Margarita Ranch House is now offering guided tours of the historical site to the public. Reservations are required the tours are only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are also scheduled open house tours once a month. When visiting base, all vehicles are subject to installation rules and regulations. Visitors must provide current liability insurance, current registration and proof of valid driver’s license. To reserve a tour of the Ranch House call the Docent Hot Line at, (760)725-0770, leave your name, and phone number and a Docent will return your call within 5 business days.

Photo by Pfc. Michell S. Mattei

(Left to right) Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Lt. Col. Scott D. Leonard, commanding officer, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion; Patrick B. Walls, senior project manager, Stronghold Engineering Inc.; Lt. Cmdr. Scott King, resident officer in charge of construction, MCB Camp Pendleton; David R. Mendoza, project superintendent, Stronghold Engineering Inc., cut the ribbon for Camp Pendleton’s newest barracks in the 41 Area on earth day. The $9.7 million facility is the second building on base to be powered via solar powered electricity, and can house up to 288 service members.

(Left to right) Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Lt. Col. Scott D. Leonard, commanding officer, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion; Patrick B. Walls, senior project manager, Stronghold Engineering Inc.; Lt. Cmdr. Scott King, resident officer in charge of construction, MCB Camp Pendleton; David R. Mendoza, project superintendent, Stronghold Engineering Inc., cut the ribbon for Camp Pendleton’s newest barracks in the 41 Area on earth day. The $9.7 million facility is the second building on base to be powered via solar powered electricity, and can house up to 288 service members.

Photo by Pfc. John Robbart III

Gunnery Sgt. Burnett C. Sheppard, operations chief, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, slams a mallet to win a prize during the Lincoln Military Housing annual Spring Carnival at Lake O'Neill, April 10. The event was an underwater-themed carnival that spanned the shores of the base's largest lake, and provided military families with everything from carnival rides and games to face painting and funnel cakes.

Gunnery Sgt. Burnett C. Sheppard, operations chief, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, slams a mallet to win a prize during the Lincoln Military Housing annual Spring Carnival at Lake O'Neill, April 10. The event was an underwater-themed carnival that spanned the shores of the base's largest lake, and provided military families with everything from carnival rides and games to face painting and funnel cakes.

Photo by Pfc. John Robbart III