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21 Area Training Tank Grand Opening Ceremony

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Aug. 13, 2025 | 0:26

21 Area Training Tank Grand Opening Ceremony

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Aug. 13, 2025 | 0:26

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21 Area Training Tank Grand Opening Ceremony

U.S. Marines and civilians commemorate the opening of the 21 Area Aquatic Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The newly constructed facility will be capable of hosting training events such as Marine Corps swim qualification, Underwater Egress Training, and Submerged Vehicle Egress Training to ensure readiness and maintain amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dillon Buck)

Aug. 13, 2025

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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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Service members become citizens during all-military naturalization ceremony

U.S. service members become U.S. citizens during an all-military naturalization ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, California, July 2, 2021. Chief Judge Dana Sabraw of the U.S. District Court of Southern California administered the oath of allegiance to 20 service members from across the military during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Daniel Medina)

July 2, 2021

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Marines participate in Reagan wreath laying ceremony

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and\ Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton participated in the 2021 Ronald Reagan Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6, 2021. The ceremony is an annual event to commemorate President Reagan’s life and legacy, with a ceremony being held every year on his birthday since his death in 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Stephen Beard)

Feb. 6, 2021

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Sun setting on the 2019 Tree Lighting Celebration

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosts the 2019 Tree Lighting Celebration at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 23, 2019. The 50 foot holiday tree has over 30,000 twinkling lights and has been used for the past five years. The event also consists of a children’s carnival with games and rides, various sweepstakes, Santa and Mrs. Clause. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Dylan Chagnon)

Nov. 23, 2019

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Brig. Gen. Killea Retirement Ceremony on MCB Camp Pendleton

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West , Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, salutes during the presentation of colors during his retirement ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2019. Killea honorably served 31 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and is set to retire August 1, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Gabino Perez and Sgt. Emmanuel Necoechea)

June 28, 2019

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Santa Margarita Ranch House receives new wagon

The Camp Pendleton Historical Society conducted a dedication ceremony for an 1890 Conestoga wagon at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 2, 2018. The wagon, donated by CPHS and crafted by retired U. S. Army Lt.Col. Andy Brochu, master wheelwright, replaces one presented to the commanding general of Camp Pendleton in 1987 by the Padre Juniper Serra Riders in appreciation for preserving the western heritage of the rancho. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre Heath)

April 2, 2018

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Marines run 242 miles to celebrate birthday

Headquarters and Support Battalion hosted a 242 mile run and 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. The event provided a safe and motivational way to celebrate the Marine corps' birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)

Nov. 8, 2017

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Camp Pendleton Tree Lighting Ceremony 2016

Camp Pendleton hosts a Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Main Side Marine Corps Exchange, Nov. 19, 2016.

Nov. 19, 2016

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Camp Pendleton Celebrates the Annual Marine Corps Birthday Pageant

Camp Pendleton participates in the annual Marine Corps Birthday Pageant commemorating 241 years of the United States Marine Corps Nov. 9.

Nov. 10, 2016

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Unveiling of Staff Sgt Reckless Monument

Camp Pendleton hosted a ceremony to honor Staff Sgt. Reckless at the Pacific Views Event Center, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. Staff Sgt. Reckless,was a Korean War pack horse best known for her heroic actions that saved many Marine lives. A life-like monument of Staff Sgt. Reckless was unveiled during the ceremony.

Oct. 26, 2016

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Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office Ceremony

On October 17th, Camp Pendleton hosted a ceremony to officially designate and rename the 11 Area Post Office as the Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office.

Oct. 17, 2016

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Col. Jeffrey K. Arruda Retirement Ceremony

Col. Jeffrey K. Arruda retires from his position as chief of staff with Marine Corps Installations - West during a ceremony held at the base ranch house, June 17.

June 17, 2016

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Camp Pendleton Marine's Son Receives Service Dog

U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a ceremony to donate a service puppy to 16-year old Chris Simpson, who is the son of a Camp Pendleton Marine, May 18, 2016. James and Catherine Skoor donated the puppy after they met Chris and his family while volunteering in a dog therapy program at the Seattle Children's Medical Hospital.

May 18, 2016

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San Onofre Elementary School holds Flag ceremony

The first Thursday each month San Onofre Elementary school assembles with the staff, students and parents to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and to sing patriotic songs like the National Anthem, Marines' Hymn, Anchors Away and You're a Grand Old Flag. This month veterans were also invited to attend the ceremony in honor of Veterans Day

Nov. 6, 2014

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Wounded Warrior Battalion West Relief and Appointment

A Relief and Appointment ceremony was held for Wounded Warrior Battalion West aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian M. Dwyer, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, relieves Sgt. Maj. William R. Shaw as Wounded Warrior Battalion West's senior enlisted, and appoints Sgt. Maj. Jennifer L. Simmons. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Whitworth/Released)

Aug. 13, 2014

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