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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- General Robert Neller, Commandant, United States Marine Corps, visits Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, May 24.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- General Robert Neller, Commandant, United States Marine Corps, visits Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, May 24.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

Photo by Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

Photo by Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

Photo by Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

Photo by Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton fire Department conducted a hazard reduction burn here, May 21. The hazard reduction burn was conducted to improve firefighter and public safety, protect property and minimize smoke impacts in the 52 Area, San Clemente and the I-5 Freeway. The burn aims to protect base property and the natural habitat by decreasing the possibility of human caused ignitions and limiting the severity and size of potential wildfires.

Photo by Asia Sorenson

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Camp Pendleton celebrates the Fisher House Camp Pendleton’s first year of service here, May 16, 2016. The Fisher House Camp Pendleton is a ‘home away from home’ for family members of service members receiving medical care at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Pendleton providing a temporary free lodging so families can be close during a medical crisis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Howard Payne received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his exemplary service, April 19. The Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award is awarded to civilian employees in the Department of the Navy for meritorious service or contributions resulting in high value or benefits for the Navy or the Marine Corps.[

Howard Payne received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his exemplary service, April 19. The Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award is awarded to civilian employees in the Department of the Navy for meritorious service or contributions resulting in high value or benefits for the Navy or the Marine Corps.[

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Staff Sergeant Albert Goodson, a combat instructor with the School of Infantry – West, will be awarded runner-up Marine Combat Instructor of the Year at a ceremony in Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Staff Sergeant Albert Goodson, a combat instructor with the School of Infantry – West, will be awarded runner-up Marine Combat Instructor of the Year at a ceremony in Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Staff Sergeant Albert Goodson, a combat instructor with the School of Infantry – West, will be awarded runner-up Marine Combat Instructor of the Year at a ceremony in Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Staff Sergeant Albert Goodson, a combat instructor with the School of Infantry – West, will be awarded runner-up Marine Combat Instructor of the Year at a ceremony in Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

In the midst of water shortages caused by a severe drought, Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) is working to conserve water by designing and implementing new technologies, auditing existing water-use systems, and changing end-user behaviors to reduce water waste. In FY15, Marine Corps bases and stations used about 6.6 billion gallons of water, with MCIWEST accounting for 2.2 billion of those – an appropriate 33 percent.

In the midst of water shortages caused by a severe drought, Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) is working to conserve water by designing and implementing new technologies, auditing existing water-use systems, and changing end-user behaviors to reduce water waste. In FY15, Marine Corps bases and stations used about 6.6 billion gallons of water, with MCIWEST accounting for 2.2 billion of those – an appropriate 33 percent.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Gary Funk, left, on the Hydrogen Refueling Station aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to provide the new White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer information and background regarding Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s electric vehicle procurement, renewable energy, and how water sustainability programs support the Untied States Marine Corps mission and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Gary Funk, left, on the Hydrogen Refueling Station aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to provide the new White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer information and background regarding Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s electric vehicle procurement, renewable energy, and how water sustainability programs support the Untied States Marine Corps mission and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan P. Ahlin/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan Ahlin

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms relinquishes his duties as acting sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations – West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to his successor Sgt. Maj. Julio E. Meza during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Paige Fieldhouse at Camp Pendleton, May 6, 2016. The relief and appointment ceremony was followed by the retirement ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Helms, who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1985 and has served as Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's Sergeant Major since June 2013. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Asia Soreson)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms relinquishes his duties as acting sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations – West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to his successor Sgt. Maj. Julio E. Meza during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Paige Fieldhouse at Camp Pendleton, May 6, 2016. The relief and appointment ceremony was followed by the retirement ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Helms, who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1985 and has served as Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's Sergeant Major since June 2013. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Asia Soreson)

Photo by Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Camp Pendleton hosts the Wildland Firefighting Exercise 2016 at Las Pulgas Lake, May 5. The Wildland Firefighting Exercise 2016 combines elements of aviation and ground units from Camp Pendleton, 3rd Marine Air Wing, Navy Region Southwest, The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the San Diego's Sheriff's Department. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Camp Pendleton hosts the Wildland Firefighting Exercise 2016 at Las Pulgas Lake, May 5. The Wildland Firefighting Exercise 2016 combines elements of aviation and ground units from Camp Pendleton, 3rd Marine Air Wing, Navy Region Southwest, The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the San Diego's Sheriff's Department. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez