Marine Corps Installations West

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Marines trained hard throughout the year of 2018. In 2019 we will continue to conduct effective training to maintain mission readiness and unit proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)

2018 Semper Ride Expo and Poker Run at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. The expo consisted of a closed course loop around MCB Camp Pendleton which had pre-designated stations where the riders chose a card for the best poker hand. The event culminated with a motocross demonstration and free prize giveaways. Semper Ride is a partnership between Headquarters Marine Corps Safety Division and Marine Corps Community Services that brings awareness to motorcycling the right way through action-packed riding events, as well as the expo that is open to all active and retired service members, their families and civilian employees. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

As of October 1st, 2018, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will no longer accept a drivers license for bicyclists looking to access the base. To obtain base access cyclists must go to the Visitor’s Center located next to the MCB Camp Pendleton Main Gate with an identification card to be entered into the Defense Biometric Identification System. Once you have been entered into the new identification system, you will receive an access card that is valid for one year. For more information or questions, visit https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/ (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted the 2nd Annual Camp Pendleton Historic Ride, May 5, 2018. The Historic Ride is held to afford participants the opportunity to to see Camp Pendleton from horseback. The route taken pays homage to its evolution from the Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores in 1841 to the Marine Corps’ premier training base on the West Coast. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Desiree King)

U.S Marines attend a Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calfi., Aug. 24. Semper Ride partners with the United States Marine Corps to increase motorcycle safety through education and training courses. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andre Heath/Released)