Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde, a combat videographer with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, explains what it was like to receive her diagnosis of Stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma, Dec. 17, 2020, from her home in Oceanside, California. Ugalde recently started chemotherapy treatment to combat her cancer, and decided to proactively shave her head during a video teleconference with her family and friends. While the road ahead of her will be challenging, she is looking forward to beating cancer and continuing her career as a U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

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)

April Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaks with Marines at Wounded Warriors Battalion - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2019. Mitchell, a military spouse, created a new door hook in hopes of giving individuals with less mobility more independence. Mitchell is a native of Lake Mills, Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Elizabeth Gerber and Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Gabe Gehr (Ret) speaks about the importance of challenging and improving yourself no matter your circumstances. The differently-abled come from every walk of life. It is important that we strive to be a part of transforming our society into a sustainable and resilient place for all to live in; not just today, but every day. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses)

Dr. Bennet Omalu, a neuropathologist known for his work with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE, visited Wounded Warrior Battalion West, March 1. He was recently portrayed in the movie Concussion starring Will Smith.

Camp Pendleton hosted an Ocean Therapy Seminar for Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Del Mar beach here, Jan. 26, 2016. The ocean therapy sessions give the Marines a chance to learn how to surf while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the ocean.

A Relief and Appointment ceremony was held for Wounded Warrior Battalion West aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian M. Dwyer, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, relieves Sgt. Maj. William R. Shaw as Wounded Warrior Battalion West's senior enlisted, and appoints Sgt. Maj. Jennifer L. Simmons. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Whitworth/Released)

A Relief and Appointment ceremony was held for Wounded Warrior Battalion West aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian M. Dwyer, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, relieves Sgt. Maj. William R. Shaw as Wounded Warrior Battalion West's senior enlisted, and appoints Sgt. Maj. Jennifer L. Simmons. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Karla J. Lara/Released)

A highlight of Phillip Bryant for being so dedicated to training the Marines of Wounded Warrior Battalion-West. He has been the shooting coach since the battalion was formed.