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The Wounded Warrior Battalion, with Marine Corps Installations - West, Camp Pendleton, California, hosted guest speaker Herschel Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner and advocate for mental health issues Nov. 3, 2017. Walker, a native of Wrightsville, Georgia, began his career playing college football and was later diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.

The Wounded Warrior Battalion, with Marine Corps Installations - West, Camp Pendleton, California, hosted guest speaker Herschel Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner and advocate for mental health issues Nov. 3, 2017. Walker, a native of Wrightsville, Georgia, began his career playing college football and was later diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Keely Dyer

U. S. Marines, with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conducted a motivational run, Nov. 8, 2017. Groups of three Marines will be running two miles each, totaling 242 miles commemorating each year the Marine Corps has been in existence.

U. S. Marines, with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conducted a motivational run, Nov. 8, 2017. Groups of three Marines will be running two miles each, totaling 242 miles commemorating each year the Marine Corps has been in existence.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, engage targets with the M249 squad automatic weapon during a live fire training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, engage targets with the M249 squad automatic weapon during a live fire training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, inspect an M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun during a training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017.The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, inspect an M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun during a training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017.The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, fire a M240B machine gun during a night live fire training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017.The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, fire a M240B machine gun during a night live fire training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017.The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, fire M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun during a live fire training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, fire M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun during a live fire training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, receive a safety brief before conducting a live fire machine gun training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, receive a safety brief before conducting a live fire machine gun training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, engage targets with the M249 squad automatic weapons during a live fire training exercise at range 407C on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Information Group, engage targets with the M249 squad automatic weapons during a live fire training exercise at range 407C on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017. The importance of this exercise was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

Bob Marshall, Director of Family Housing, discusses ongoing concerns during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Bob Marshall, Director of Family Housing, discusses ongoing concerns during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Diaz

The MCB CAMPEN, Family Housing Resolution Process, is a three-step process for resolving housing issues. The process provides resources and contact information to promptly and attentively respond to residents unsatisfied with any service.

The MCB CAMPEN, Family Housing Resolution Process, is a three-step process for resolving housing issues. The process provides resources and contact information to promptly and attentively respond to residents unsatisfied with any service.

Photo by Camp Pendleton

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol Josh Anderson, G-F Operations/Housing Officer, introduces Bob Marshall during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures, and allow a forum to discuss ongoing concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol Josh Anderson, G-F Operations/Housing Officer, introduces Bob Marshall during the Family Housing Installation Leadership Brief on Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 17, 2017. The goal of the brief was to outline the ‘3 step’ family housing resolution process, RCEP billing procedures, and allow a forum to discuss ongoing concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Diaz

Solar panels on Box Canyon contribute to the overall production of renewable energy aboard the base. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s next goal in the energy resiliency and energy security strategy is to achieve higher capabilities and capacities of energy storage.

Solar panels on Box Canyon contribute to the overall production of renewable energy aboard the base. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s next goal in the energy resiliency and energy security strategy is to achieve higher capabilities and capacities of energy storage.

Photo by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Col. John R. Polidoro, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, addresses Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and families before a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Col. John R. Polidoro, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, addresses Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and families before a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families listen to a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families listen to a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Chris Brown, a pastor at the North Coast Church, gives a seminar on conflict resolution and communication to the Marines, Sailors and their families during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Chris Brown, a pastor at the North Coast Church, gives a seminar on conflict resolution and communication to the Marines, Sailors and their families during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Switchfoot performs for Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Switchfoot performs for Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Col. John R. Polidoro, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, addresses Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and families before a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion.

Col. John R. Polidoro, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, addresses Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and families before a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion.

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

U. S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fold the American flag 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, fold the American flag 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 listen to Brig Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 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 listen to Brig Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 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. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division band performs 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. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division band performs 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