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Marines Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conducted a foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8. Foreign object debris walks promote safety on the flight line by ensuring that the area is free of objects that might cause damage or injury to aircraft and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Marines Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conducted a foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8. Foreign object debris walks promote safety on the flight line by ensuring that the area is free of objects that might cause damage or injury to aircraft and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conduct a hike as part of 'back in the saddle' training Jan. 5. The bi-annual training consists of various classes and briefs from air station personnel and concluded with a 6-mile hike aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conduct a hike as part of 'back in the saddle' training Jan. 5. The bi-annual training consists of various classes and briefs from air station personnel and concluded with a 6-mile hike aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Ms. Christine Harada, Chief of Federal Sustainability Officer, right, receives a brief from Mr. Charles Howell, left, on renewable energy using Marine Corps Camp Pendleton’s Solar Photovoltaic System at Box Canyon, 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. Charles Howell, left, on renewable energy using Marine Corps Camp Pendleton’s Solar Photovoltaic System at Box Canyon, 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

Gary Funk, deputy assistant chief of staff logistics, gives a presentation on the proposed hydrogen refueling station and zero emission vehicle fleet to Christine Harada, the chief sustainability officer for the White House, Dec. 29, 2015. The hydrogen refueling station is a part of Camp Pendleton's ongoing initiative to improve energy security and sustainability for the base. (Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Gary Funk, deputy assistant chief of staff logistics, gives a presentation on the proposed hydrogen refueling station and zero emission vehicle fleet to Christine Harada, the chief sustainability officer for the White House, Dec. 29, 2015. The hydrogen refueling station is a part of Camp Pendleton's ongoing initiative to improve energy security and sustainability for the base. (Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal's Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal's Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Students of Corporal’s Course class 308-16 at Camp Pendleton practice drill as part of their curriculum. The students are scheduled to graduate Friday with the hopes using their new leadership skills to mold the future of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from Red Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. This is the first time that the F-35 conducted close air support missions in support of exercise Steel Knight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from Red Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. This is the first time that the F-35 conducted close air support missions in support of exercise Steel Knight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Cpl. Monica Rios and Lance Cpl. Marshall Griffiths, Food Service Specialists, Food service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photograph with Col. Jeff Arruda, left, Chief-of-Staff, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations-West and Donovan Brown, right, head chef with Sodexo, after taking first place honors at the MCI-West Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3.

Cpl. Monica Rios and Lance Cpl. Marshall Griffiths, Food Service Specialists, Food service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photograph with Col. Jeff Arruda, left, Chief-of-Staff, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations-West and Donovan Brown, right, head chef with Sodexo, after taking first place honors at the MCI-West Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necochea

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Camp Pendleton hosts their annual Trees for Troops event, December 4. Camp Pendleton, in conjunction with several civilian agencies, aims to bring a fresh Christmas tree to every family who wants one free of charge.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Marines fire a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System in support of Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise which enables the Marines and sailors to operate in a realistic combined-arms environment to develop skill sets necessary to operate as a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. The Marines are assigned to Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div.

Marines fire a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System in support of Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise which enables the Marines and sailors to operate in a realistic combined-arms environment to develop skill sets necessary to operate as a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. The Marines are assigned to Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif, enters the arena for the opening ceremony of the 2015 Barstow Rodeo Stampede, held aboard the base Sept. 25.

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif, enters the arena for the opening ceremony of the 2015 Barstow Rodeo Stampede, held aboard the base Sept. 25.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosts a commemoration ceremony for the Navajo Code Talkers at 1st Marine Division Headquarters, Sept. 28. Navajo Code Talkers Roy Hawthorne and Samuel T. Holiday were present to talk about their experiences. Maj. Gen. Daniel D. O'Donohue, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, gave his remarks and was presented with a Navajo blanket. During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps, in an effort to find quicker and more secure ways to send and receive code enlisted Navajos as "code talkers." The first 29 Navajo recruits attended boot camp in May 1942. This first group created the Navajo code at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. (Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosts a commemoration ceremony for the Navajo Code Talkers at 1st Marine Division Headquarters, Sept. 28. Navajo Code Talkers Roy Hawthorne and Samuel T. Holiday were present to talk about their experiences. Maj. Gen. Daniel D. O'Donohue, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, gave his remarks and was presented with a Navajo blanket. During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps, in an effort to find quicker and more secure ways to send and receive code enlisted Navajos as "code talkers." The first 29 Navajo recruits attended boot camp in May 1942. This first group created the Navajo code at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. (Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Camp Pendleton’s North Terrace Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the school’s new track, Sept. 2.

The school’s running team provided handmade gifts and cards to Bullock and expressed their gratitude for his hard work.
The ceremony culminated with a celebratory lap by the school’s running team around the new track.

Camp Pendleton’s North Terrace Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the school’s new track, Sept. 2. The school’s running team provided handmade gifts and cards to Bullock and expressed their gratitude for his hard work. The ceremony culminated with a celebratory lap by the school’s running team around the new track.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Completion of MCI courses, including the online courses being transferred, can earn Marines up to 100 additional self-education bonus points on their composite score. A composite score determines promotion from the rank of lance corporal to corporal and corporal to sergeant. MCI’s online courses also include the distance education program courses required for a Marine to be professional military education course complete and eligible for promotion across the ranks.

Completion of MCI courses, including the online courses being transferred, can earn Marines up to 100 additional self-education bonus points on their composite score. A composite score determines promotion from the rank of lance corporal to corporal and corporal to sergeant. MCI’s online courses also include the distance education program courses required for a Marine to be professional military education course complete and eligible for promotion across the ranks.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos

A new order was released that grants a total of 126 days of convalescent leave to new mothers in the Marine Corps is now in effect.

A new order was released that grants a total of 126 days of convalescent leave to new mothers in the Marine Corps is now in effect.

Photo by Sgt. Randall A. Clinton