Marine Corps Installations West

On December 7, 1941, U.S. forces were victim to a surprise attack by the Empire of Japan. This event is considered the thrusting force for the United States to participate in World War II. (Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Hector de Jesus) Source www.navweaps.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Pearl_Harbor.php http://combinedfleet.com/battles/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor

In honor of the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, the U.S. colors are flown at half-staff at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 5, 2018. President Bush passed away on Nov 30, 2018, and was honored with a day of mourning across the U.S. on Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

In honor of the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, the U.S. colors are flown at half-staff at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 5, 2018. President Bush passed away on Nov 30, 2018, and was honored with a day of mourning across the U.S. on Dec. 5, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Megan Roses)

US Marines with the 1st Marine Division march over 55 miles on a single unpaved road in subzero conditions and blinding snowstorms during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir which took place from Nov. 27 through Dec. 13, 1950 as a part of the Korean War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Megan Roses)

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)