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Camp Pendleton
11 months
Happy Birthday, Marines! "This pageant serves as a powerful reminder of what it means to be a Marine, now and in days past. "​ ​ – Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
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Every warrior has a beginning... #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayThe4th
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We can confirm at approximately 6:30 p.m. there was an attempt to gain unauthorized access to the installation. The MCB Camp Pendleton Provost Marshall Office deployed the final denial barriers and disabled the vehicle. We will provide further information when available.
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7 years
Rest In Peace Warrior: Navajo Code Talker Teddy Draper Sr. Dies in Arizona at Age 96
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Marines honored for saving severely injured motorcyclist
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Celebrating our four-legged Marines today #NationalDogDay
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Cpl. Alexandra Nowak, admin specialist, A Co, H&S Bn, MCIWest, Camp Pendleton, receives a Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal fr/ Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, CG, Camp Pendleton, during a ceremony recognizing her actions saving a family after a car crash.
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7 years
We remember & honor the heroes of #PearlHarbor #PearlHarborRemembrance
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7 years
CampPen FD is assisting in the #LilacFire east of the base in Bonsall. Follow @NorthCountyFire & @CALFIRESANDIEGO for updates.
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Don’t forget about your duty this Thanksgiving! 🥧🦃 Thanksgiving brings families together to celebrate the holiday season. Many marines will travel home, but some must stay on watch. Save a plate for those on duty so they don’t have to celebrate Thanksgiving alone.
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6 years
Camp Pendleton Marines will be featured this week on @SEALTeamCBS . @1stMEF @1st_Marine_Div @3rdmaw
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11 months
Happy Veterans Day from Camp Pendleton! 🇺🇸 Thank you to all the men and women, past and present, who have served our great nation. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VeteransDay
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CG has announced CPFD and ⁦ @CALFIRESANDIEGO ⁩ have cleared all evacuees to go back to their homes. A ring has been built around #CreekFire , containing & stopping it from reaching any housing areas. Thank you to everyone for their efforts today, and Merry Christmas.
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Camp Pendleton
4 years
Thank you @SanDiegoPD for honoring the Marines, sailor and families of @15thMEUOfficial .
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It was our honor to escort the remaining seven Marines & one Sailor from the 15th MEU today. They along with one other Marine died tragically during an AAV training mishap which took place on July 30, 2020. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all who mourn those who were lost.
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H&S Bn hosted a 242 mile run & cake cutting ceremony in celebration of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday. Marines from each company took turns running two miles in teams until they reached 242. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)
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5 years
An American bison herd roams the hills of Camp Pendleton. The San Diego Zoo gifted 14 bison to Camp Pendleton in 1973. As of today, there are approximately 90 bison aboard the base. We are proud to have one of only two wild herds of bison in the state of California.
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#HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving from Camp Pendleton🍖🍗🥧🥮🦃
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Two Marines completed the annual #ReconChallenge /Challenge Recon event at Camp Pendleton. The event is a 25-mile obstacle course held to honor fallen Marines. #SemperFi See more at
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Happy 247th Birthday Marines! 🥂 We look to the future...standing ready to answer the nation's call. Here’s to 247 years of success as a Corps. Semper Fidelis and happy birthday Marines! 🇺🇸
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Every warrior has a beginning... #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current
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NOISE ADVISORY! From April 15-23 there will be live-fire training with Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC). No overnight firing is scheduled but MICLIC may produce sounds louder than usual. For more info regarding noise reports and why we train, visit:
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5 years
Remembering the bravery and sacrifice of service members on #PearlHarborRemembranceDay .
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Camp Pendleton Marines stand ready to defend this great nation 24/7. #SundayThoughts #SupportingWarfighters
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4 years
Camp Pendleton Marine, Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, recently stepped into harm's way to rescue a baby from a burning vehicle. Here's the full story:
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2 years
Happy Veterans Day from Camp Pendleton! 🇺🇸 Thank you to all the men and women, past and present, who have served our great nation. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
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Clint Eastwood visited Marines/sailors and families @ Camp Pendleton. @wbpictures @mccsCP
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Brendan Bialy, who helped take down a shooter at STEM High School Highlands Ranch, has officially earned the title of United States Marine.
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7 years
MCAS CampPen based @MCASMiramarCA UH-1Y Venom’s from HMLA 267 are flying in direct support of the #LilacFire supporting our neighbors & friends in Northern San Diego.
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On this day, we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this beautiful nation. ��They didn’t volunteer to die. They volunteered to defend values for which men have always been willing to die if need be.” #HonorThem #RememberThem #MemorialDay
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Camp Pendleton
5 years
Marine Corps Crisis Response Force Will Remain In Baghdad
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4 years
Update: Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, commanding general of MCIWest, provides the most recent updates on the #CreekFire
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Camp Pendleton
4 years
Congratulations to Col. Mark M. Walter for retiring today, 24 July, 2020! After more than 30 years in the Corps, we thank you for your selfless service to this country. Semper Fidelis, sir!
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The Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch on Camp Pendleton is the Corps’ test center specializing in the testing, evaluation and development of present and future amphibious vehicle platforms. Camp Pendleton provides the best location and resources to ensure Marines are combat ready.
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Camp Pendleton
6 years
#Happy_New_Year_2019 from the Marines @ Camp Pendleton!
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2 years
Camp Pendleton would like to take this #MemorialDay to reflect and remember all of our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation. Today, and always we remember the Service members who gave all. Gone but never forgotten. Semper Fidelis.
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2 years
Best wishes in the New Year from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton! 🎉
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Camp Pendleton
6 years
As fire fighters conduct mop up operations today, we want to thank them for their hard work this weekend. Crews/pilots from our neighboring communities, partner agencies & @3rdmaw are the best at what they do!
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6 years
Thanks @markwahlberg for visiting Camp Pendleton today! @mccsCP
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Marines with the Scout Sniper Course, Reconnaissance Training Co, Advanced Infantry Training Bn, School of Infantry - West, work to conceal themselves during an exercise. Training is continuous on Camp Pendleton. #SupportingWarfighters
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Bravo Zulu: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Karen Dymora made history by becoming the first female commanding officer of the Camp Pendleton Brig.
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Learn about the history of Marine Corps Installations-West command @yuma_mcas and how it contributes to the readiness of the @usmc and the nation. #SemperFi
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70 years ago, the U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division fought and climbed the treacherous mountainside to victoriously capture Mount Suribachi. On this day, we remember one of the most iconic and honorable moments...
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6 years
We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice 77 years ago. #PearlHarbor Dec 7, 1941
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7 years
Lady, a former USMC Multipurpose Canine, celebrated her retirement aboard Camp Pendleton. Lady retired with 5 years of honorable service. To see more photos visit:
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Happy 100th Birthday 🎂 🎁 🎂 1stSgt John Farritor! Learn about his incredible experiences as a Marine!
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"Today, we proudly celebrate the rich legacy and steadfast spirit of Camp Pendleton. For 81 years, this hallowed ground has proved instrumental in shaping the finest warriors in our nation's history. Happy Birthday, Camp Pendleton!" Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, Commanding General
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Marines w/ Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, take new Amphibious Combat Vehicles out for open ocean low-light testing at Camp Pendleton. Camp Pendleton is the best location in the country to develop the newest amphibious vehicles.
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A C-5M Super Galaxy lands @ Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. The C-5M is capable of embarking almost any piece of Marine Corps combat equipment and delivering it to any location in the world. The air station provides @1stMEF & DOD units with flexible deployment options.
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Staff Sgt. John Koman, multi-purpose canine handler with Delta Co, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, @MARSOCofficial , awaits command during the retirement ceremony of his multi-purpose canine, Roy, @ Camp Pendleton. After five years together, Roy was adopted by Koman.
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“Strive for perfection knowing it has never been achieved, it is the unachievable goal.” @USMCSgtMaj
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Camp Pendleton celebrated its 77th Anniversary during Evening Colors last night with Marines, sailors and community leaders.
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UPDATE: The main gate is now open for traffic. Thank you for your patience.
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6 years
VMM-364 @3rdmaw demonstrated their ability to simultaneously self-deploy nine aircraft, equipment & Marines over the horizon w/ everything needed to accomplish assigned missions in any clime or place expertly showcasing their ability to surge combat power.
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Camp Pendleton honors those who fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima on this 74th anniversary.
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#TacticalTuesday ’s @ Camp Pendleton always end with a big BOOM💥!
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4 years
FIRE UPDATE: forward progress of the fire has stopped.
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Marines w/ @1st_Marine_Div marched over 55 miles on a single unpaved road in subzero conditions and blinding snowstorms during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which took place from Nov. 27 through Dec. 13, 1950 as a part of the Korean War. Temps were as low as -36 °F.
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Camp Pendleton officials hosted a dedication ceremony for rebuilt cottages at San Onofre Beach this week. The updated cottages are designed to be more accessible for wounded service members and others with disabilities.
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A perfect break in the rain today... #RAINBOW #sandiegoweather #SanDiegoWX @mccsCP
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Marine Corps mascot Chesty XV promoted to lance corporal
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Check out the 2020 Battle Color Ceremony at the School of Infantry here @ Camp Pendleton.
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Bravo Zulu: SSgt Stuart DiPaolo, 1st Marine Raider Spt Bn, poses w/his wife @ the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training where he graduated fr/ the Career Course Seminar @ CampPen. He completed the course before medically retiring 2 challenge himself/become a better leader.
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Camp Pendleton Marine, Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, stepped into harm’s way to rescue a baby from a burning car last week in Fallbrook. Bravo Zulu, Marine! #SupportingNeighbors
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Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, center, CG, Marine Corps Installations West, cuts the cake during the MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton 244th #MarineCorpsBirthday Ball. The #MarineCorps was established by the Continental Congress on Nov. 10, 1775. Maj. Gen. Ted Banta, MCICOM CG, was the GOH.
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Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, delivers his holiday message to Marines and sailors for the upcoming holiday season in 2019. #Thanksgiving2019
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#TacticalTuesday with the Infantry Unit Leader Course on Camp Pendleton. #SupportingWarfighters
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USS Bataan, Marines 26th MEU Heading to Middle East Amid Tensions with Iran
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Camp Pendleton’s Special Reaction Team (SRT) conducts sniper training to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
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Camp Pendleton salutes the 23,500 reservists who work and train on Camp Pendleton each year! #SemperFi @MarForRes
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2 Camp Pendleton Marines receive highest Marine Corps non-combat award for life-saving actions during Route 91 Harvest festival shooting – @3rdmaw
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Marines train 24/7 @ the premier Fleet Marine Force base on the West Coast
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An update on the #CreekFire from Chief Rushing of CPFD:
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#HappyVeteransDay to all who have served and are currently serving
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Ain't no mountain high enough U.S. Marines and Sailors @1st_Marine_Div , conduct a hike at Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2021. The Marines celebrated the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday by participating in a six-mile hike, commemorating their founding on November 10, 1775.
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#StPatricksDay morning from Lake O’Neill Camp Pendleton. #TuesdayMotivation
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Today we celebrate 79 years of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Happy birthday to the West Coast's premiere Fleet Marine Force training installation!
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Camp Pendleton is home to many endangered species and unique training areas. The installation takes pride in protecting its 125,000 acres for current and future generations of Marines to train. #SupportingWarfighters
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Bravo Zulu: Marine Corps veteran catches 3-year-old dropped from burning building
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A message from Lt. Gen. Joseph Osterman, CG @1stMEF & Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, CG MCIWEST/Camp Pendleton about protecting our force, families & communities. #SaferAtHome #COVID19 @USMC @mccsCP @MCICOM_HQ
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Purple Heart💜 Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francisco Roman was awarded the Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony held at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, January 23, 2024. Click the link ⬇️ for Roman's full story: 🌐
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Camp Pendleton hosted the 2019 Tree Lighting Celebration @mccsCP Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange. This event consisted of a 50 foot holiday tree, children’s carnival with games and rides & various sweepstakes officially kicking off the holiday season.
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4th Force Reconnaissance Det, 4th Recon Co, 4th MarDiv Marines jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion during helo-casting drills @ Del Mar Beach. Camp Pendleton’s coastal beaches are vital to providing standardized training for combat units. #SupportingWarfighters @MarForRes
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MCAS Camp Pendleton based Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, MAG-39, @3rdmaw assault an aerial gunnery range @ Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. #SupportingWarfighters
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