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Six Camp Pendleton employees are recognized for federal length of service here, Oct. 6. Federal service includes both civilian and military service combined. Between the six employees, they have 190 years of honorable service.

Six Camp Pendleton employees are recognized for federal length of service here, Oct. 6. Federal service includes both civilian and military service combined. Between the six employees, they have 190 years of honorable service.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

We highlight World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Harold Gonsalves during World War II. Although there is no way to completely know how events unfolded on that hill in Okinaw in April 1945, we have used historical information about Gonsalves’ life to recreate his story of heroism and valor.

We highlight World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Harold Gonsalves during World War II. Although there is no way to completely know how events unfolded on that hill in Okinaw in April 1945, we have used historical information about Gonsalves’ life to recreate his story of heroism and valor.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs.
According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of service.

First-term Marines looking to change their military occupational specialty or re-enlist in the same MOS in fiscal year 2015 can receive bonuses of up to $51,000 across 106 jobs. According to the FY 2015 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, there is an increase in bonuses available to ‘Zone A’ Marines or Marines with 17 months to six years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a luncheon for school officials who support military children at the Pacific Views Event Center, Sept. 30. The purpose of the lunch was for the base and local educators to meet and continue the close relationship Camp Pendleton and the military has with the community and local schools.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a luncheon for school officials who support military children at the Pacific Views Event Center, Sept. 30. The purpose of the lunch was for the base and local educators to meet and continue the close relationship Camp Pendleton and the military has with the community and local schools.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beasts during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 29. The Spartans defeated the Beasts with a score of 13-8. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

September is National Preparedness Month. Sept. 30th is National PreparAthon Day. Take action to prepare, be disaster aware.

September is National Preparedness Month. Sept. 30th is National PreparAthon Day. Take action to prepare, be disaster aware.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

fire superiority [¦fīr sə‚pir·ē′är·əd·ē]:
Fire with greater effect than that of the enemy because of its greater accuracy and volume, making possible advances against the enemy without heavy losses.

The Marine Cops Insider:

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

(Graphic by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

fire superiority [¦fīr sə‚pir·ē′är·əd·ē]: Fire with greater effect than that of the enemy because of its greater accuracy and volume, making possible advances against the enemy without heavy losses. The Marine Cops Insider: An inside look at the gear and equipment we use in today's Corps. (Graphic by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position.

Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Entry-level Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West completed their culminating event at Range 408 here, Sept. 25. The range includes and implements the different infantry occupational specialties at the company level. Medium/light machine guns and mortars suppress the enemy first, providing the supporting fire for a squad size element of riflemen and assaultmen to assault the enemies’ position. Infantry Training Battalion trains all infantry, entry-level Marines in the skills essential to operating combat environment. Infantry Training Battalion is a 52-day training course that transforms the raw Marine into an infantryman who can fight, survive, and win in a combat situation.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Sgt. Shane M. Cell, a combat instructor with Headquarters & Instructor Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, teaches Marines how to construct a breaching charge as part of the ITB assaultman course, Sept. 22. Combat instructors work long hours every week to ensure each company of approximately 300 Marines are technically and tactically proficient before the end of either the 59-day ITB or 29-day Marine Combat Training curriculum. They teach new Marines infantry weapons systems and ground combat skills such as land navigation, military operations in urban terrain and the fundamentals of the combat hunter course.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Sgt. Shane M. Cell, a combat instructor with Headquarters & Instructor Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, teaches Marines how to construct a breaching charge as part of the ITB assaultman course, Sept. 22. Combat instructors work long hours every week to ensure each company of approximately 300 Marines are technically and tactically proficient before the end of either the 59-day ITB or 29-day Marine Combat Training curriculum. They teach new Marines infantry weapons systems and ground combat skills such as land navigation, military operations in urban terrain and the fundamentals of the combat hunter course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Marine Corps Base Spartans claimed a 34-0 victory against the previously undefeated Miramar Falcons at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. Each team now has a record of 3-1 after the dominant performance by the Spartans.

The Marine Corps Base Spartans claimed a 34-0 victory against the previously undefeated Miramar Falcons at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. Each team now has a record of 3-1 after the dominant performance by the Spartans.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez