Marine Corps Installations West

No matter the struggle, no Marine is alone. This product was created on December 12, 2022, at Communication Strategy & Operations, Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California in order to encourage personnel to reach out for mental health support during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angela Wilcox)

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)

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)

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)

Heather Guerrero, the regional sexual assault prevention and response coordinator for Marine Corps Installations West, explains the mission of the SAPR program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 5, 2022. The SAPR program on Camp Pendleton is focused on addressing the needs of military members and their families who have been victims of sexual assault and provide relevant training on a regular basis to Marines and sailors across the base. The SAPR office is located in the Marine and Family Program Headquarters building of the 13 Area on Camp Pendleton. There is never a wrong time to report a crime such as sexual assault, it is the job of every member aboard the base to speak up for survivors and speak out against sexual assault. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)

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)

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)