Marine Corps Installations West

Every day, hundreds of our military personnel leave the service in search of civilian employment. On July 25, National Hire A Veteran Day reminds employers to consider veterans to fill their open positions. As highly trained, qualified individuals, they’re ideal for numerous trades. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash and Lance Cpl. Stephen Beard)

Retired Gunnery Sergeant David Smith, a former Combat Camera Marine and Purple Heart recipient who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom shares his thoughts on why we celebrate Veterans Day. November 11th is a day to honor all of the people who have served in our nation's military. (Video by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl Noah Rudash)

The Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Honor Guard retires the colors at the Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 28, 2016.

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.

A Retirement ceremony was held for U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Shaun E. Haynes aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Sept. 17, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Williams, Regiment Commander, School of Infantry (SOI), retires Master Gunnery Sgt. Haynes after 30 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Master Gunnery Sgt. Haynes served as the Operations Chief for SOI-West, from June 2013 to September 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Karla J. Lara/Released)