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Oceanside, California

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This is an aerial view of the Refugee Camp in areas 4, 5, and 6 aboard Camp Pendleton, California (5 May 1975)

This is an aerial view of the Refugee Camp in areas 4, 5, and 6 aboard Camp Pendleton, California (5 May 1975)

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These United States Marine Raiders dash at full speed along narrow poles. It's part of their training at Camp Pendleton, California to make them the finest combat organization in the world. (January 1943)

These United States Marine Raiders dash at full speed along narrow poles. It's part of their training at Camp Pendleton, California to make them the finest combat organization in the world. (January 1943)

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Camp Pendleton construction of Vandegrift Rd (circa 1940s)

Camp Pendleton construction of Vandegrift Rd (circa 1940s)

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MGen Joseph Fegan, CG, Camp Pendleton, speaks to Marines upon arrival to Camp Pendleton from Camp Elliott (San Diego, CA) - September 1942

MGen Joseph Fegan, CG, Camp Pendleton, speaks to Marines upon arrival to Camp Pendleton from Camp Elliott (San Diego, CA) - September 1942

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Quonset Hut, Building 64386, 64 Area, Camp Talega, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (date unknown)

Quonset Hut, Building 64386, 64 Area, Camp Talega, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (date unknown)

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Postcard of Barracks # 13-B-9 in the 13 Area aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (1949)

Postcard of Barracks # 13-B-9 in the 13 Area aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (1949)

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Hazardous waste specialists from MCI-West and surrounding communities analyze radiation portals to ensure they're operational on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Hazardous waste specialists from MCI-West and surrounding communities analyze radiation portals to ensure they're operational on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke adjusts a radiation portal during the fire department's annual hazardous materials training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke adjusts a radiation portal during the fire department's annual hazardous materials training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke inventories equipment to ensure the firetrucks are well-equipped in case of an emergency on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke inventories equipment to ensure the firetrucks are well-equipped in case of an emergency on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks to guests about he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks to guests about he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks with guests about how he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks with guests about how he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff Holt, Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, speaks to guests at the room dedication ceremony for Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, SOI-W, Camp Pendleton, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff Holt, Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, speaks to guests at the room dedication ceremony for Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, SOI-W, Camp Pendleton, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor.

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. poses infront of the American and Marine Corps flag at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif;, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. poses infront of the American and Marine Corps flag at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif;, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

The Medal of Honor is put on display at a room dedication ceremony for a U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif;, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

The Medal of Honor is put on display at a room dedication ceremony for a U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif;, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

A young child looks over donated books to decide which to keep during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

A young child looks over donated books to decide which to keep during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Col. Gary S. Johnston, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Installations - West, along with Alexa Garica, Disney Ambassador, and a volunteer from the crowd read aloud "The Big Guy Took My Ball" to children and their families during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Col. Gary S. Johnston, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Installations - West, along with Alexa Garica, Disney Ambassador, and a volunteer from the crowd read aloud "The Big Guy Took My Ball" to children and their families during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

A mother helps her daughter choose a book during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

A mother helps her daughter choose a book during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Col. Gary S. Johnston, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Installations - West, reads aloud "The Big Guy Took My Ball" to children and their families during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Col. Gary S. Johnston, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Installations - West, reads aloud "The Big Guy Took My Ball" to children and their families during Books on Bases, Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8th, 2017. Books on Bases brings books to military children and is a part of Blue Star Families' and The Walt Disney Company's ongoing effort to to support military families across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon