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

Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually in the United States on the third Saturday in May. The holiday was created on Aug. 31, 1949, to honor Americans serving in the U.S. military following the consolidation of the military services as the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Paul Sargent speaks on the official opening of the Intrepid Spirit Center - Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on April 4, 2018. The Intrepid Spirit Center will work together with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to treat the physical and psychological effects of traumatic brain injuries.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. King)

Field Medical Training Battalion – West on Camp Pendleton, Calif. will be reintegrating female Sailors into the Field Medical Service Technician’s program of instruction. Starting in February 5, 2018, all students, regardless of gender, have to meet the requirements set forth in the course, which includes passing five written exams, a Navy physical fitness assessment, participate in a Marine Corps physical fitness test and combat fitness test, march under an assault load, complete conditioning hikes of two, four, six and eight miles and participate in various confidence courses, ensuring that all Sailors are fully prepared to meet the requirements of the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)