Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marine Corps military police officers, with the Provost Marshal Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, deliver gifts to families during the Cops for Kids charity event at MCB Pendleton, California, Dec. 20, 2018. In conjunction with Toys for Tots, Cops for Kids is conducted in an effort to give back to the community, as well build awareness of law enforcement initiatives aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Beard)

For over 100 years the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has provided assistance to Marines and Sailors in their time of need. As a non-profit, volunteer service organization, they use both financial and non-financial solutions to meet emergency needs. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon. U.S. Marine Corps motion graphic by David Smith.)

A demonstration of the strategic lift capability at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2018. In addition to reducing time on the road transporting personnel and equipment, MCAS Camp Pendleton’s ability to host strategic airlift provides a secluded and centralized location for movement of cargo to exercises and real world operations without impacting roadway traffic or telegraphing intent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Pacheco, recovering service member, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Marine Corps Installations West, is the Marine Corps 2018 Athlete of the Year. Pacheco selected to receive the award for his performance during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games and the 2018 Invictus Games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Bustos)

U.S. service members, Department of Defense employees and their families attend the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2018. The event was an opportunity for service members and their families to celebrate the holiday season with prizes, games, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and the chance to take a Christmas tree home. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elizabeth Gerber)

Wounded Warrior Battalion West (WWBN-W) host the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot, at Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 21, 2018. The Turkey Trot was a fun run, competitive run and walk, and concluded with fun activities, prizes and food. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Personnel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton are reminded to exercise extreme caution during hazardous weather conditions. Base residents should monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elizabeth Gerber)

U.S. service members, Department of Defense employees and their families attend the annual Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton Tree Lighting Celebration at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 17, 2018. The celebration marked the beginning of the 2018 holiday season, and included a variety of festivities for attendees to enjoy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) supports U.S. Marines and Sailors during the motor vehicle safety and awareness event at the 62 area helicopter outlying landing field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton hosted the SCCA event to provide base personnel with a first-hand experience in enhanced driver decision making, braking and overall driving safety awareness. The event offered one-on-one training sessions with professional drivers for approximately 30 Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)