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Brig. Gen. Edward Banta visited each of the five on-base schools over the last two weeks as part of the commanding general's annual tour. The purpose of the visits are to meet the faculty and students, to see how each campus operates, and to identify and problems that need to be fixed.

Brig. Gen. Edward Banta visited each of the five on-base schools over the last two weeks as part of the commanding general's annual tour. The purpose of the visits are to meet the faculty and students, to see how each campus operates, and to identify and problems that need to be fixed.

Photo by MCCS Camp Pendleton - School Liaison Office

Base residents participated in a Family Readiness Resource Fair conducted by Marine Corps Community Services' Marine Corps Family Team Building group at the Stuart Mesa Housing area, here Dec. 10. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Base residents participated in a Family Readiness Resource Fair conducted by Marine Corps Community Services' Marine Corps Family Team Building group at the Stuart Mesa Housing area, here Dec. 10. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines compete on the 300 yard line during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 8.
(Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Marines compete on the 300 yard line during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 8. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Around 200 children showed up at the Paige Fieldhouse with their parents to have lunch with Santa, Dec. 6. The event was put on by Marine Corps Community Services with volunteers from the Mater Dei High School. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Around 200 children showed up at the Paige Fieldhouse with their parents to have lunch with Santa, Dec. 6. The event was put on by Marine Corps Community Services with volunteers from the Mater Dei High School. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Around 200 children showed up at the Paige Fieldhouse with their parents to have lunch with Santa, Dec. 6. The event was put on by Marine Corps Community Services with volunteers from the Mater Dei High School. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Around 200 children showed up at the Paige Fieldhouse with their parents to have lunch with Santa, Dec. 6. The event was put on by Marine Corps Community Services with volunteers from the Mater Dei High School. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Marines compete on the 300 yard line during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 8.(Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Marines compete on the 300 yard line during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 8.(Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Christmas tree giveaway for service members was held at the Paige Fieldhouse parking lot here, Dec. 5. Approximately 1,000 Marines, Sailors and family members received Christmas trees and other giveaways through the Trees for Troops program.(Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Christmas tree giveaway for service members was held at the Paige Fieldhouse parking lot here, Dec. 5. Approximately 1,000 Marines, Sailors and family members received Christmas trees and other giveaways through the Trees for Troops program.(Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Christmas tree giveaway for service members was held at the Paige Fieldhouse parking lot here, Dec. 5. Approximately 1,000 Marines, Sailors and family members received Christmas trees and other giveaways through the Trees for Troops program.(Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Christmas tree giveaway for service members was held at the Paige Fieldhouse parking lot here, Dec. 5. Approximately 1,000 Marines, Sailors and family members received Christmas trees and other giveaways through the Trees for Troops program.(Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines shoot for score to determine their placements during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 4. The tournament will be conducted from Dec. 1-12 and features teams from all across the West Coast competing to be recognized as the top shooters in the region.(Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Marines shoot for score to determine their placements during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 4. The tournament will be conducted from Dec. 1-12 and features teams from all across the West Coast competing to be recognized as the top shooters in the region.(Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Sgt. Jerrod Campbell, an engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sights in on his target during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 4.(Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Sgt. Jerrod Campbell, an engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sights in on his target during the Commanding General's Cup Rifle and Pistol matches at range 214, Dec. 4.(Photos by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Sgt. Hugo P. Zepeda and Lance Cpl. Justin Gordon, food service specialists with Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, 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.

Sgt. Hugo P. Zepeda and Lance Cpl. Justin Gordon, food service specialists with Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, 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 Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines with Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photograph during the Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3. The competition began with twelve teams that took verbal and written quizzes, testing their culinary knowledge and proficiency. The top four teams were then assigned three proteins and fresh ingredients to prepare a high-quality menu to use for the cook-off stage.

Marines with Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photograph during the Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3. The competition began with twelve teams that took verbal and written quizzes, testing their culinary knowledge and proficiency. The top four teams were then assigned three proteins and fresh ingredients to prepare a high-quality menu to use for the cook-off stage.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel dominguez

Sgt. Hugo P. Zepeda and Lance Cpl. Justin Gordon, food service specialists with Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, pose for a photograph after taking first place honors at the MCI-West Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3. The two were awarded medals and priority seats for a two-month course at the Culinary Institute of America

Sgt. Hugo P. Zepeda and Lance Cpl. Justin Gordon, food service specialists with Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, pose for a photograph after taking first place honors at the MCI-West Chef of the Quarter culinary competition here, Dec. 3. The two were awarded medals and priority seats for a two-month course at the Culinary Institute of America

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Matt Littrell, a Marine veteran, completed a cross-country horseback ride from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Camp Pendleton, California on Nov. 30.

He calls the nearly 3,000 mile ride "The Long Trail Home" and made the journey to raise awareness for veterans that are suffering from PTSD.

“I didn’t really want to do this ride; however, I woke up one day and knew that I just had to do it. We’re losing 22 of our brothers and sisters every day and I was almost one of them," said Littrell. "I am doing this for them.”

Littrell started with his horse’s hoofs in the Atlantic Ocean and 2,800 miles later finished with them in the Pacific Ocean. He started on May first and rode 20 miles a day until completing the journey on November 30.

Littrell is an Elbert, Colorado native and served as an infantryman with Golf Co., 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment from 2001 to 2005.

Matt Littrell, a Marine veteran, completed a cross-country horseback ride from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Camp Pendleton, California on Nov. 30. He calls the nearly 3,000 mile ride "The Long Trail Home" and made the journey to raise awareness for veterans that are suffering from PTSD. “I didn’t really want to do this ride; however, I woke up one day and knew that I just had to do it. We’re losing 22 of our brothers and sisters every day and I was almost one of them," said Littrell. "I am doing this for them.” Littrell started with his horse’s hoofs in the Atlantic Ocean and 2,800 miles later finished with them in the Pacific Ocean. He started on May first and rode 20 miles a day until completing the journey on November 30. Littrell is an Elbert, Colorado native and served as an infantryman with Golf Co., 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment from 2001 to 2005.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Camp Pendleton is currently experiencing a power outage affecting the 52,53,62,63, and 64 areas due to a fire that occurred at about 6 p.m. yesterday at Electrical Sub-Station 3 in the 51 Area. Efforts are underway to restore power to critical infrastructure and mission critical buildings in those areas (Mess halls, clinics, well and waste-water lift stations) using generators. Currently we do not have an estimate as to when full power will be restored.

Dining facilities in the 52, 53 and 62 areas have generators on site. The dining facilities will be serving a continental breakfast Wednesday morning, warm chow in the afternoon, and hot chow for the evening meal . Officials do not anticipate any impacts to providing the holiday Thanksgiving meal. Full power to the affected areas is anticipated to be restored by 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Follow us on Facebook for current updates: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Pendleton-Scout/244860127876?v=wall

(Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner, Graphic by: Sgt. Christopher Duncan)

Camp Pendleton is currently experiencing a power outage affecting the 52,53,62,63, and 64 areas due to a fire that occurred at about 6 p.m. yesterday at Electrical Sub-Station 3 in the 51 Area. Efforts are underway to restore power to critical infrastructure and mission critical buildings in those areas (Mess halls, clinics, well and waste-water lift stations) using generators. Currently we do not have an estimate as to when full power will be restored. Dining facilities in the 52, 53 and 62 areas have generators on site. The dining facilities will be serving a continental breakfast Wednesday morning, warm chow in the afternoon, and hot chow for the evening meal . Officials do not anticipate any impacts to providing the holiday Thanksgiving meal. Full power to the affected areas is anticipated to be restored by 4 p.m. Wednesday. Follow us on Facebook for current updates: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Pendleton-Scout/244860127876?v=wall (Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner, Graphic by: Sgt. Christopher Duncan)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta (left), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and his wife (right) attend the annual christmas tree lighting ceremony with First Sgt. Christina Hunts Horse-May and her six-year old son, Joseph, at the main exchange, Nov. 22. May's husband signed their son up to flip the switch while on his current deployment with the 5th Marine Regiment.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta (left), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and his wife (right) attend the annual christmas tree lighting ceremony with First Sgt. Christina Hunts Horse-May and her six-year old son, Joseph, at the main exchange, Nov. 22. May's husband signed their son up to flip the switch while on his current deployment with the 5th Marine Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an entry team breecher with the Special Reaction Team, Marine Corps Police Department, Security Emergency Services Battalion, performs a scan of his surroundings immediately following a course of fire during a quarterly SRT qualification at Range 300, Nov. 20. The scan is a tactic used to remain aware of your surroundings and break tunnel vision in combat.

Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an entry team breecher with the Special Reaction Team, Marine Corps Police Department, Security Emergency Services Battalion, performs a scan of his surroundings immediately following a course of fire during a quarterly SRT qualification at Range 300, Nov. 20. The scan is a tactic used to remain aware of your surroundings and break tunnel vision in combat.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

David Coker gives remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony held, Nov. 18., by Camp Pendleton, together with the Fisher House Foundation and United Health Foundation to celebrate the construction of a new Fisher House here.
Coker is the president of the Fisher House Foundation.

David Coker gives remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony held, Nov. 18., by Camp Pendleton, together with the Fisher House Foundation and United Health Foundation to celebrate the construction of a new Fisher House here. Coker is the president of the Fisher House Foundation.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Highlanders claimed a tough 20-19 victory over the Headquarters and Battalion Spartans in the Commanding General's Cup championship game to become the undefeated champions at Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 18. The Highlanders will go on to represent Camp Pendleton in the Best-in-the-West ame against the Marine Corps Communication Electronic School team from Marine Corps Air Ground Center Twenty-Nine Palms at Paige Fieldhouse, Dec. 6.

The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Highlanders claimed a tough 20-19 victory over the Headquarters and Battalion Spartans in the Commanding General's Cup championship game to become the undefeated champions at Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 18. The Highlanders will go on to represent Camp Pendleton in the Best-in-the-West ame against the Marine Corps Communication Electronic School team from Marine Corps Air Ground Center Twenty-Nine Palms at Paige Fieldhouse, Dec. 6.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Derek Donovan gives remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony held, Nov. 18., by Camp Pendleton, together with the Fisher House Foundation and United Health Foundation to celebrate the construction of a new Fisher House here.
Donovan is the vice president of programs and community relations for the Fisher House Foundation.

Derek Donovan gives remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony held, Nov. 18., by Camp Pendleton, together with the Fisher House Foundation and United Health Foundation to celebrate the construction of a new Fisher House here. Donovan is the vice president of programs and community relations for the Fisher House Foundation.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan