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U. S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, retire the colors during the Commanding General’s 75th Annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Pacific Views Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. Evening colors commemorates the anniversary of the dedication of the base, this year’s ceremony also honors the 75th anniversary of Camp Pendleton. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U. S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, retire the colors during the Commanding General’s 75th Annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Pacific Views Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. Evening colors commemorates the anniversary of the dedication of the base, this year’s ceremony also honors the 75th anniversary of Camp Pendleton. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

Attendees of the 75th Annual Evening Colors Ceremony view the displays set out in the garden at the Pacific Views Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. Evening colors commemorates the anniversary of the dedication of the base, this year’s ceremony also honors the 75th anniversary of Camp Pendleton. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Attendees of the 75th Annual Evening Colors Ceremony view the displays set out in the garden at the Pacific Views Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. Evening colors commemorates the anniversary of the dedication of the base, this year’s ceremony also honors the 75th anniversary of Camp Pendleton. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve prepare to launch the RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping VMU-4 make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve prepare to launch the RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping VMU-4 make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve configure satellites before the launch of the RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping VMU-4 make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict.

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve configure satellites before the launch of the RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping VMU-4 make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King

An RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System ready for take-off on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

An RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System ready for take-off on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King

An RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System before being loaded onto the launcher on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

An RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System before being loaded onto the launcher on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King

Bruce Burlingham, U.S. Marine Raider Association, observes a diving demonstration at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Bruce Burlingham, U.S. Marine Raider Association, observes a diving demonstration at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Thomas Jeschke, a Reconnaissance Marine's father, participates in a demonstration held at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Thomas Jeschke, a Reconnaissance Marine's father, participates in a demonstration held at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Steve Harrison, a reunion guest, observes a demonstration given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Steve Harrison, a reunion guest, observes a demonstration given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Retired Marine Raiders observe a presentation given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Retired Marine Raiders observe a presentation given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Guests observe Marine Corps vehicles on display during the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion event is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Guests observe Marine Corps vehicles on display during the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion event is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

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U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, a presenter at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), gives a lesson titled ‘Lead Where You Are’ to fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, a presenter at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), gives a lesson titled ‘Lead Where You Are’ to fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

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Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a token of appreciation for his hard work from U.S. Navy Cmdr. Denise McCallaCreary, President of the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a token of appreciation for his hard work from U.S. Navy Cmdr. Denise McCallaCreary, President of the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, a speaker at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), shares his personal experiences with fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, a speaker at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), shares his personal experiences with fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

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Aerial view of the annual Dress Blues Parade and Review; units from the 1st Marine Division and Marine Barracks, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton participated in this parade and review (March 1950)

Aerial view of the annual Dress Blues Parade and Review; units from the 1st Marine Division and Marine Barracks, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton participated in this parade and review (March 1950)

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Gunnery Sergeant Carl A. Ostrom, USMC, holds the US Flag prior to the flag raising to dedicate Camp Joseph H. Pendleton; President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mary Fay Pendleton, widow of MGen Pendleton look on (25 September 1942)

Gunnery Sergeant Carl A. Ostrom, USMC, holds the US Flag prior to the flag raising to dedicate Camp Joseph H. Pendleton; President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mary Fay Pendleton, widow of MGen Pendleton look on (25 September 1942)

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Marines from 9th Marine Regiment marching aboard Camp Pendleton in September 1942; 9th Marines was the first organized unit to occupy the new camp, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton. 9th Marines and its attachments marched from Camp Elliott (San Diego, CA) to the new Marine Corps Base in four days starting on 1 September 1942.

Marines from 9th Marine Regiment marching aboard Camp Pendleton in September 1942; 9th Marines was the first organized unit to occupy the new camp, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton. 9th Marines and its attachments marched from Camp Elliott (San Diego, CA) to the new Marine Corps Base in four days starting on 1 September 1942.

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Main Gate at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (date of photo unknown but assumed 1950s)

Main Gate at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (date of photo unknown but assumed 1950s)

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