Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick Brown and Sgt. Maj. Sherri Cook, the commanding general and command senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Heather Guerrero and Capt. Marie Rodriguez, the sexual assault response coordinator for MCIWest, MCB Camp Pendleton and a sexual assault prevention and response victim advocate for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, speak on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2025. The month of April is dedicated to raising public awareness toward sexual violence and aims to educate the community on prevention methods. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and his wife, Renee Woodworth, speak to Marines and sailors about preventing domestic violence and the resources available to survivors of domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin, Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels, and Lance Cpl. Daniel Medina)

October marks Energy Awareness Month. This year, the Marine Corps’ observance theme is “power the mission.” Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton leadership urge service members to take actions to conserve energy to reduce operating cost and expand the reach of limited resources. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Stephen Beard)

October is recognized as the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are many resources and avenues for victims of domestic abuse. There are multiple non-military support options, such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233), counseling at any Behavioral Health facility is also available for military members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elizabeth Gerber)

The Marine Corps DSTRESS Line provides a “24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” anonymous phone chat and referral service using a ‘Marine-to-Marine’ approach. The call center is staffed with veteran and active-duty Marines and Navy corpsmen, Marine spouses and family members, and licensed behavioral health counselors specifically trained in Marine Corps culture. The DSTRESS Line’s goal is to help callers improve physical, mental and spiritual fitness and develop the necessary skills required to cope with the widely varying challenges of life in the Marine Corps. To get linked up, call 1(877) 476-7734. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by LCpl. Noah Rudash)

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, each day in the United States, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1000 are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month we encourage you to stay focused on the road when behind the wheel of a vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

April is Stress Awareness Month, know your Marines and be aware of your surroundings. Not all signs of stress are visible, Marines don't always show when they're feeling overwhelmed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)

Los Angeles and San Diego are in the FBI’s top 10 hotspots for human trafficking. In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, you are encouraged to stay informed of ways to help fight human trafficking, and keep yourself and your loved ones safe. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Visit www.humantraffickinghotline.org or call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-800-373-8878, you suspect Human Trafficking activity. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

October is breast cancer awareness month! To schedule a breast ultrasound or mammogram contact Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's radiology department at 760-719-3205. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)

October is breast cancer awareness month! To schedule a breast ultrasound or mammogram contact Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's radiology department at 760-719-3205. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)

The Marine Corps DSTRESS Line provides a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anonymous phone and chat and referral service using a ‘Marine-to-Marine’ approach. The call center is staffed with veteran Marines, Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsmen who were previously attached to the Marine Corps, Marine spouses and other family members, and licensed behavioral health counselors specifically trained in Marine Corps culture. DSTRESS Line’s goal is to help callers improve total fitness and develop the necessary skills required to cope with the widely-varying challenges of life in the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Pfc. Noah Rudash/Released) visit: www.dstressline.com or call: 1-877-476-7734

Reminder to always call 911 incase of a fire. (Marine Corps video by LCpl Megan Roses)