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In The Arena: Sgt. Sean O'Keefe

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

May 31, 2022 | 2:33

In The Arena: Sgt. Sean O'Keefe

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

May 31, 2022 | 2:33

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The Marine Corps Last Mounted Color Guard

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, prepare for an upcoming show on MCLB Barstow, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The MCLB Barstow Mounted Color Guard was founded in 1967 by Lt. Col. Robert A. Lindsley and is the only remaining mounted color guard that carries the Marine Corps colors and the United States ensign at various events. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes, Cpl. Andrew Cortez, Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle, Lance Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Dec. 2, 2022

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In The Arena: Col. Daniel Whitley

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel Whitley, the Assistant Chief of Staff of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, talks about his physical fitness journey and how it pertains to being a leader of Marines. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, High Intensity Tactical Training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)

Nov. 25, 2022

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HMLA-775 Conducts Live Fire

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a live fire exercise over Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 27, 2022. HMLA-775 conducts offensive air support in aid of expeditionary advanced base operations to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Oct. 27, 2022

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Camp Pendleton hosts 80th annual Evening Colors Ceremony

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, host the 80th annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 15, 2022. The ceremony was held to commemorate the official dedication of Camp Pendleton, which took place in September 1942. The base was named after Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, who had long advocated for a West Coast training base to be established. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin, Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado, Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Sept. 15, 2022

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PSA: National Preparedness Month 2022

This September, the Marine Corps encourages all Marines and their families to participate in National Preparedness Month. The month-long campaign recruits participants to take action by making plans, practicing them, running drills, and building kits. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)

Sept. 12, 2022

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In The Arena: Sgt. Christopher Sylvester

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Sylvester, the assistant chief of training with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton talks about his physical fitness journey and how it pertains to being in ARFF. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. Sylvester is a native of Petersburg, Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Aug. 31, 2022

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In The Arena Trailer: Sgt. Christopher Sylvester

Aug. 26, 2022

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WWII Veterans visit Camp Pendleton

Jerry Ackerman and Jack Gutman, two former U.S. Navy corpsmen who served during World War II, visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2022. In 1944 Jack and Jerry became best friends while training on Camp Pendleton only to be separated during World War II without knowing of each other's whereabouts until 75 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle and Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

June 27, 2022

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101 Days of Summer: Beach Safety

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton base safety and Marine Corps Community Services provide guidance on how to safely enjoy a summer at the beach. 101 Days of Summer is a campaign that informs Marines and their families on how to properly conduct general safety. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

June 23, 2022

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HMLA-775 conducts offensive air support training

A U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an offensive training mission over Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, June 16, 2022. HMLA-775 conducts offensive air support in aid of expeditionary advanced base operations to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

June 17, 2022

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Marple Family EGA

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Nathan Marple, a UAS Chief with Marine Forces Pacific, gives his grandfather-in-law's eagle, globe, and anchor to his son, Pvt. Grayson Marple with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, at Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2022. The Marple family's service in the Marine Corps started seventy years ago and has lasted for three generations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

June 17, 2022

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How to register for the AtHoc emergency notification system

Base leaders encourage service members, civilian employees and family members who work and live on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, to register for the AtHoc emergency notification system. AtHoc enables base leaders to quickly notify users of emergency situations such as fires, floods or active shooters in a rapid manner, through various means of communication. The more service members and their families know about AtHoc, the better prepared they will be during emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)

June 3, 2022

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In The Arena: Sgt. Sean O'Keefe

U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean O'Keefe, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, talks about his path to becoming a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. O'Keefe is a native of Aurora, Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

May 31, 2022

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1st Marines compete in regimental squad competition

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, engage in a squad competition at Range 223B on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23-26, 2022. 1st Marines held a week-long regimental squad competition to send the winning infantry squad to compete against squads drawn from other units across the division.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juan Soto-Delgado and Cpl. Daniel Medina)

May 24, 2022

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VMU-4 holds squadron deactivation ceremony

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, hold a deactivation ceremony in 64 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2022. VMU-4 was reactivated in February 2011, and operated the RQ-21A Blackjack. The squadron was deactivated following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

May 11, 2022

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Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division teaches thousands how to effectively engage targets

U.S. Marines with Marksmanship Training Division, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conduct an annual rifle qualification at Range 116A, Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s MTD trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado and Cpl. Daniel Medina)

May 11, 2022

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Camp Pendleton takes big steps toward wildlife preservation

Staff of the Environmental Security Department, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, explain programs the base uses to protect endangered and threatened species on Camp Pendleton, California, April 7, 2022. As a result of Environmental Security taking charge in protecting the environment and wildlife habitats, both the California gnatcatcher and kangaroo rat have been reduced from endangered to threatened species. Safeguarding endangered and threatened habitats also allows Camp Pendleton to maintain the same training environment and quality training opportunities for Marine Corps operational forces. (U.S Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

April 14, 2022

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In The Arena: 1st Lt. Riley Compton

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, talks about her path from college athletics to becoming a Marine officer and taking her athleticism to the next level by competing with Team USA as a bobsled pilot. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

March 31, 2022

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In The Arena: Series Teaser Trailer

Marine Corps Installations West Communication Strategy and Operations introduces a new series highlighting the physicality and athleticism of U.S. Marines. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin and Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Feb. 14, 2022

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Marines participate in Reagan wreath-laying ceremony

Marines from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Installations West and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6, 2022. The ceremony was held in honor of President Reagan as a tribute to his service to the United States, and in celebration of what would have been his 111th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)

Feb. 6, 2022

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Pendleton Marines, FBI train to investigate VBIED blasts

FBI agents and U.S. Marine explosive ordnance disposal technicians learn to investigate large vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonation sites at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, as part of the Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast Analysis course, Jan. 24-27, 2022. The course focused on collecting attack-related material such as device components, casualty information and explosive residue following a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack. Through post-blast analysis, EOD Marines can provide intelligence sections with the information needed to assess how an explosive threat was manufactured. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina and Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Jan. 26, 2022

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