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Camp Pendleton hosted Weezer during 'For the Leathernecks IV Entertainment Tour Concert' held at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton as part of the 20th Anniversary of the Single Marine Program, April 10.

Camp Pendleton hosted Weezer during 'For the Leathernecks IV Entertainment Tour Concert' held at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton as part of the 20th Anniversary of the Single Marine Program, April 10.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Government and Reform Committee, was escorted by members of MCIWEST MCB-CAMPEN Government and External Affairs on a tour of training facilities and tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, April 6. The day concluded with a tour of the Infantry Immersion Trainer, a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Government and Reform Committee, was escorted by members of MCIWEST MCB-CAMPEN Government and External Affairs on a tour of training facilities and tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, April 6. The day concluded with a tour of the Infantry Immersion Trainer, a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Government and Reform Committee, was escorted by members of MCIWEST MCB-CAMPEN Government and External Affairs on a tour of training facilities and tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, April 6. The day concluded with a tour of the Infantry Immersion Trainer, a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Government and Reform Committee, was escorted by members of MCIWEST MCB-CAMPEN Government and External Affairs on a tour of training facilities and tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, April 6. The day concluded with a tour of the Infantry Immersion Trainer, a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Government and Reform Committee, was escorted by members of MCIWEST MCB-CAMPEN Government and External Affairs on a tour of training facilities and tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, April 6. The day concluded with a tour of the Infantry Immersion Trainer, a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Government and Reform Committee, was escorted by members of MCIWEST MCB-CAMPEN Government and External Affairs on a tour of training facilities and tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, April 6. The day concluded with a tour of the Infantry Immersion Trainer, a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish nearly 300 wildland fires on base annually. More than 24,062 acres of land burned which is twice as much as the previous year according to Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief for Fire Prevention at Camp Pendleton’s Security & Emergency Services Station. Some of the many ways base residents can mitigate the risk of wildland fires from starting or spreading, from properly handling equipment to establishing fire hazard zones.

Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish nearly 300 wildland fires on base annually. More than 24,062 acres of land burned which is twice as much as the previous year according to Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief for Fire Prevention at Camp Pendleton’s Security & Emergency Services Station. Some of the many ways base residents can mitigate the risk of wildland fires from starting or spreading, from properly handling equipment to establishing fire hazard zones.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

A group of senior executives from the Orange Country Young Presidents’ Organization came aboard Camp Pendleton for a day of touring base training facilities, observing range operations, and viewing aviation static displays, March 31. The executives learned about military operations in urban terrain and reconnaissance training from Company C, First Reconnaissance Battalion.

A group of senior executives from the Orange Country Young Presidents’ Organization came aboard Camp Pendleton for a day of touring base training facilities, observing range operations, and viewing aviation static displays, March 31. The executives learned about military operations in urban terrain and reconnaissance training from Company C, First Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton supported the Ironman 70.3 California Triathlon held on base and in Oceanside, March 28. The Ironman triathlon is an endurance competition that includes 1.2 miles of swimming by Oceanside, 56 miles of biking around Camp Pendleton and a 13.1 mile half-marathon in Oceanside. Over 3,000 athletes from around the world participated in the triathlon, which offered a $60,000 cash prize and qualifying points for the winners.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton supported the Ironman 70.3 California Triathlon held on base and in Oceanside, March 28. The Ironman triathlon is an endurance competition that includes 1.2 miles of swimming by Oceanside, 56 miles of biking around Camp Pendleton and a 13.1 mile half-marathon in Oceanside. Over 3,000 athletes from around the world participated in the triathlon, which offered a $60,000 cash prize and qualifying points for the winners.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

MARINE CORPS INSIDER

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Remember the first rule of gunfighting... 'have a gun.'

Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper | Retired

The Marine Cops Insider:

An inside look at the gear and equipment we use in today's Corps.

MARINE CORPS INSIDER ------ Remember the first rule of gunfighting... 'have a gun.' Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper | Retired The Marine Cops Insider: An inside look at the gear and equipment we use in today's Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Alpha Company took home first place during the Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, field meet conducted at the Lake O'Neill track, March 20. The Marines took part in sporting activities to include a relay race, kettlebell throw, dizzy relay race, wheelbarrow relay, squad pushups, pull-ups, ammo can lifts and a tug of war.

View our full gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pendletonscout/sets/72157649141055493/

Alpha Company took home first place during the Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, field meet conducted at the Lake O'Neill track, March 20. The Marines took part in sporting activities to include a relay race, kettlebell throw, dizzy relay race, wheelbarrow relay, squad pushups, pull-ups, ammo can lifts and a tug of war. View our full gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pendletonscout/sets/72157649141055493/

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, drive a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft onto the back of an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a training exercise on the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nev., March 17-21, 2014. More than 60 Marines trained in moving heavy equipment, to include 7-tons and Humvees, across a flowing body of water using BEBs and an Improved Ribbon Bridge. The IRB is a multi-piece floating bridge that can function as a raft. The BEBs were used to push the raft against the current. Despite being accustomed to training in a bay with little to no current, these Marines managed to transport two 7-tons up the river at the same time.

Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, drive a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft onto the back of an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a training exercise on the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nev., March 17-21, 2014. More than 60 Marines trained in moving heavy equipment, to include 7-tons and Humvees, across a flowing body of water using BEBs and an Improved Ribbon Bridge. The IRB is a multi-piece floating bridge that can function as a raft. The BEBs were used to push the raft against the current. Despite being accustomed to training in a bay with little to no current, these Marines managed to transport two 7-tons up the river at the same time.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

California Pizza Kitchen sent more than 700 Volunteers to assist School of Infantry – West Marines and Sailors to clean and renovate areas of San Onofre Beach, March 18. The groups broke up into three teams with one group painting and renovating the beach club, another handling landscaping and the third group painting the theatre and building playground equipment.

California Pizza Kitchen sent more than 700 Volunteers to assist School of Infantry – West Marines and Sailors to clean and renovate areas of San Onofre Beach, March 18. The groups broke up into three teams with one group painting and renovating the beach club, another handling landscaping and the third group painting the theatre and building playground equipment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

California Pizza Kitchen sent more than 700 Volunteers to assist School of Infantry – West Marines and Sailors to clean and renovate areas of San Onofre Beach, March 18. The groups broke up into three teams with one group painting and renovating the beach club, another handling landscaping and the third group painting the theatre and building playground equipment.

California Pizza Kitchen sent more than 700 Volunteers to assist School of Infantry – West Marines and Sailors to clean and renovate areas of San Onofre Beach, March 18. The groups broke up into three teams with one group painting and renovating the beach club, another handling landscaping and the third group painting the theatre and building playground equipment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

California Pizza Kitchen sent more than 700 Volunteers to assist School of Infantry – West Marines and Sailors to clean and renovate areas of San Onofre Beach, March 18. The groups broke up into three teams with one group painting and renovating the beach club, another handling landscaping and the third group painting the theatre and building playground equipment.

California Pizza Kitchen sent more than 700 Volunteers to assist School of Infantry – West Marines and Sailors to clean and renovate areas of San Onofre Beach, March 18. The groups broke up into three teams with one group painting and renovating the beach club, another handling landscaping and the third group painting the theatre and building playground equipment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marine Corps Community Services held the Commanding General’s Cup Flag Football tournament at the Paige Fieldhouse here, March 18. 44 teams participated in the tournament, which was held in a Shootout, single elimination format. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team took home first place, with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Alpha Company, coming in second.

Marine Corps Community Services held the Commanding General’s Cup Flag Football tournament at the Paige Fieldhouse here, March 18. 44 teams participated in the tournament, which was held in a Shootout, single elimination format. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team took home first place, with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Alpha Company, coming in second.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Lance Cpl. David Wadleigh, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Platoon, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, posts security during the patrol with his dog, Hugo. Marines with MWD Platoon, 1st LEB and Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineers Battalion, participated in Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 10, 2015.

Lance Cpl. David Wadleigh, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Platoon, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, posts security during the patrol with his dog, Hugo. Marines with MWD Platoon, 1st LEB and Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineers Battalion, participated in Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 10, 2015.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jenna Loofe

Lance Cpl. Dakota Bracken and wife Lauren adopt Rambo, a four-year-old American Bulldog during the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, March 14 at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. With events like the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, the base shelter hopes to promote pet adoption by reducing normal adoption fees from $110 for dogs and $85 for cats to a cheaper amount which the adopters randomly draw from a hat. The fees are inclusive of neutering, a rabies vaccine, tracking microchip, a distemper vaccine and flea control.

Lance Cpl. Dakota Bracken and wife Lauren adopt Rambo, a four-year-old American Bulldog during the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, March 14 at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. With events like the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, the base shelter hopes to promote pet adoption by reducing normal adoption fees from $110 for dogs and $85 for cats to a cheaper amount which the adopters randomly draw from a hat. The fees are inclusive of neutering, a rabies vaccine, tracking microchip, a distemper vaccine and flea control.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Brennon and Christopher Weaver play with puppies during the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, March 14 at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. With events like the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, the base shelter hopes to promote pet adoption by reducing normal adoption fees from $110 for dogs and $85 for cats to a cheaper amount which the adopters randomly draw from a hat. The fees are inclusive of neutering, a rabies vaccine, tracking microchip, a distemper vaccine and flea control.

Brennon and Christopher Weaver play with puppies during the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, March 14 at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. With events like the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, the base shelter hopes to promote pet adoption by reducing normal adoption fees from $110 for dogs and $85 for cats to a cheaper amount which the adopters randomly draw from a hat. The fees are inclusive of neutering, a rabies vaccine, tracking microchip, a distemper vaccine and flea control.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Petty Officer 3rd Class Mary Miller adopts a puppy during the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, March 14 at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. With events like the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, the base shelter hopes to promote pet adoption by reducing normal adoption fees from $110 for dogs and $85 for cats to a cheaper amount which the adopters randomly draw from a hat. The fees are inclusive of neutering, a rabies vaccine, tracking microchip, a distemper vaccine and flea control.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Mary Miller adopts a puppy during the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, March 14 at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. With events like the St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Adoption Event, the base shelter hopes to promote pet adoption by reducing normal adoption fees from $110 for dogs and $85 for cats to a cheaper amount which the adopters randomly draw from a hat. The fees are inclusive of neutering, a rabies vaccine, tracking microchip, a distemper vaccine and flea control.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is one of the many attractions Marines and Sailors can see or visit by attending the three-day Single Marine Program to San Francisco. The Single Marine Program hosts events and trips to locations such as Big Bear, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, San Francisco and others. For more information, please contact 760-725-5288.

Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is one of the many attractions Marines and Sailors can see or visit by attending the three-day Single Marine Program to San Francisco. The Single Marine Program hosts events and trips to locations such as Big Bear, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, San Francisco and others. For more information, please contact 760-725-5288.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

The Golden Gate Bridge, located in San Francisco Bay, is one of the many attractions Marines and Sailors can see or visit by attending the three-day Single Marine Program to San Francisco. The Single Marine Program hosts events and trips to locations such as Big Bear, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, San Francisco and others. For more information, please contact 760-725-5288.

The Golden Gate Bridge, located in San Francisco Bay, is one of the many attractions Marines and Sailors can see or visit by attending the three-day Single Marine Program to San Francisco. The Single Marine Program hosts events and trips to locations such as Big Bear, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, San Francisco and others. For more information, please contact 760-725-5288.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson