An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

MCB Camp Pendleton

MCB Pendleton Seal

Oceanside, California

Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

Filter

U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2022. The air station operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2022. The air station operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, execute a battalion field exercise (FEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Fort Hunter Liggett, California, March 3-7, 2022. The FEX is a routine training exercise that sharpens the battalion’s combat efficiency and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, execute a battalion field exercise (FEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Fort Hunter Liggett, California, March 3-7, 2022. The FEX is a routine training exercise that sharpens the battalion’s combat efficiency and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, conducts waterborne operations during bilateral amphibious assault training as part of exercise Iron Fist 2022 at White Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, conducts waterborne operations during bilateral amphibious assault training as part of exercise Iron Fist 2022 at White Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sight in during a battle sight zero range during exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sight in during a battle sight zero range during exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment prepare to post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment prepare to post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Camp Pendleton

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Camp Pendleton

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment posts security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment posts security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Camp Pendleton

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment establishes a security cordon during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment establishes a security cordon during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Camp Pendleton

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct waterborne operations with an amphibious combat vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct waterborne operations with an amphibious combat vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sydney Smith)

Photo by Camp Pendleton

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment practice security drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment practice security drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

Photo by Camp Pendleton

A joint color guard of U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment stand in formation during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A joint color guard of U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment stand in formation during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Jayme Koucoules