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A day on the waves

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

June 24, 2020 | 1:02

A day on the waves

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

June 24, 2020 | 1:02

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Telling the Story: Sgt. Mackenzie’s journey of photographing the Vietnam War

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stewart Mackenzie reflects on his time as a Combat Camera Marine during the Vietnam War. Mackenzie served in the Marine Corps from February 1966 to June 1969 and served in Operations Dewey Canyon, Meade River and Oklahoma Hills during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jonathan M. Sherchand)

Sept. 9, 2024

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WWII Veterans visit Camp Pendleton

Jerry Ackerman and Jack Gutman, two former U.S. Navy corpsmen who served during World War II, visit Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2022. In 1944 Jack and Jerry became best friends while training on Camp Pendleton only to be separated during World War II without knowing of each other's whereabouts until 75 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle and Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

June 27, 2022

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A day on the waves

Darron Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, goes surfing with veterans and active duty service members at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2020. Surfing is used as therapy to assist in the recovery of wounded, ill and injured active duty military members and veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

June 24, 2020

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Iwo Jima veterans visit Camp Pendleton

Veterans from the Battle of Iwo Jima visited Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton for a tour of the installation, Feb. 13, 2020. The tour was hosted ahead of a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Feb. 13, 2020

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Base access for select veterans

As of January 1st, 2020, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will allow qualifying former military personnel and their caregivers access to the installation. To obtain base access veterans and caregivers must go to the Visitor’s Center located next to the MCB Camp Pendleton Main Gate with a Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), for caretakers present an official caretaker authorization letter from veteran affairs. Once all neccessary registration has been completed said personnel will be able to shop at the on base Commissary and Exchanges. For more information and a detailed list of all requirments please visit https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Select-Veterans-Access/ (U.S. video by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Dec. 20, 2019

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Faces of Pendleton Episode 6: Mike Fila

Mike Fila, a Brewster, New York native, speaks about his experiences as an emergency dispatcher for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 30, 2019. Fila joined the Marine Corps in 2011 as a military policeman, and was medically discharged in 2014 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Aug. 30, 2019

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National Hire a Veteran Day

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)

July 24, 2019

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Veterans Day

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)

Nov. 2, 2017

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SOI-West dedicates Hall of Heroes to Medal of Honor Recipients

The School of Infantry-West honored infantry Medal of Honor recipients during a dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, July 14. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U. S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl Francisco J. Diaz)

July 14, 2017

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See Something Wrong... Say Something Right: Suicide Prevention

The Department of Defense has taken steps to increase suicide prevention efforts. They have ordered command stand downs, mandated classes on suicide prevention, and encouraged leadership to ensure that all commanders are taking care of the Service members under their care.

June 16, 2017

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Camp Pendleton's First WARTAC Class Graduates

Nineteen Marines graduated from Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) at the Pacific Views Event Center, April 28, 2016.

April 28, 2016

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Marine Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Marine Corps veterans Joe and LaVonne Walsh reflect on their time in the Marine Corps during WWII and the 70 years of marriage that followed.

April 21, 2016

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Camp Pendleton Honors Iwo Jima Veterans

Camp Pendleton hosted the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20.

Feb. 20, 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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