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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune. N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune. N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune. N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune. N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.

Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.

Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took selfies with fans before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24.

Thousands of fans lined up as early as 3 a.m. to meet the actor.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took selfies with fans before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24. Thousands of fans lined up as early as 3 a.m. to meet the actor.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took selfies with fans and signed autographs before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24.

Some fans lined up as early as 3 a.m. at the theater to meet the actor.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took selfies with fans and signed autographs before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24. Some fans lined up as early as 3 a.m. at the theater to meet the actor.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took selfies with fans and signed autographs before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24.

Some fans lined up as early as 3 a.m. at the theater to meet the actor.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took selfies with fans and signed autographs before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24. Some fans lined up as early as 3 a.m. at the theater to meet the actor.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson meets with Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard upon his arrival at the base theater July 24.

Johnson visited Camp Pendleton for a screening of his new movie "Hercules" and to conduct a meet and greet with fans.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson meets with Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard upon his arrival at the base theater July 24. Johnson visited Camp Pendleton for a screening of his new movie "Hercules" and to conduct a meet and greet with fans.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Marcos, 6, holds up a sign with the catch phrase "Finally the rock has come to..." that actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson often says when he visits new places

Johnson took photos with fans before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24.

Marcos, 6, holds up a sign with the catch phrase "Finally the rock has come to..." that actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson often says when he visits new places Johnson took photos with fans before the screening of his new movie "Hercules" at the base theater here July 24.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Grayson, 4, Tristan, 6, and Aiden, 8, showed off their best "Rock" poses as they awaited his arrival at the base theater July 24.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson visited Camp Pendleton for a screening of his new movie "Hercules" and to conduct a meet and greet with fans.

Grayson, 4, Tristan, 6, and Aiden, 8, showed off their best "Rock" poses as they awaited his arrival at the base theater July 24. Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson visited Camp Pendleton for a screening of his new movie "Hercules" and to conduct a meet and greet with fans.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Sgt. Ricardo Cedeno and his family brought posters and toys to be signed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at the base theater July 24.

Johnson visited Camp Pendleton for a screening of his new movie "Hercules" and to conduct a meet and greet with fans.

Sgt. Ricardo Cedeno and his family brought posters and toys to be signed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at the base theater July 24. Johnson visited Camp Pendleton for a screening of his new movie "Hercules" and to conduct a meet and greet with fans.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables.

For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables. For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables.

For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/

(Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer)

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables. For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/ (Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer)

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables.

For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/

(Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer)

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables. For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/ (Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer)

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables.

For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/

(Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer)

Marines, sailors and families bowl during the grand opening of Leatherneck Lanes, the remodeled base bowling alley on July 17 in the Mainside area of Camp Pendleton. The new bowling alley features a new scoring system, party rooms, lounge, arcade and pool tables. For more information visit: http://www.mccscp.com/bowl/ (Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer)

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Young aspiring athletes, ages 6-17, run various conditioning and training courses while being coached by former professional football players during the 4th Annual Eric Dickerson Foundation Youth Football and Cheer Camp, here, July 10 and 11.

Young aspiring athletes, ages 6-17, run various conditioning and training courses while being coached by former professional football players during the 4th Annual Eric Dickerson Foundation Youth Football and Cheer Camp, here, July 10 and 11.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Young aspiring athletes, ages 6-17, run various conditioning and training courses while being coached by former professional football players during the 4th Annual Eric Dickerson Foundation Youth Football and Cheer Camp, here, July 10 and 11.

Young aspiring athletes, ages 6-17, run various conditioning and training courses while being coached by former professional football players during the 4th Annual Eric Dickerson Foundation Youth Football and Cheer Camp, here, July 10 and 11.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan