Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marines and sailors donate blood and are tested for coronavirus antibodies outside of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Detachment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2020. The event was hosted by the Armed Services Blood Program. Each donor went through a screening process, then donated one pint of blood, which could save up to three lives. As part of the screening process, each donation was tested for COVID-19 antibodies, which could determine if the donor had previously been exposed to the virus. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

U.S. Marines and San Onofre Elementary School staff members provide families with bagged lunches at the San Onofre III Military Housing Community Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 20, 2020. The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and Oceanside School District are providing military students on base with bagged meals while schools are closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Stephen Beard)

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) supports U.S. Marines and Sailors during the motor vehicle safety and awareness event at the 62 area helicopter outlying landing field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton hosted the SCCA event to provide base personnel with a first-hand experience in enhanced driver decision making, braking and overall driving safety awareness. The event offered one-on-one training sessions with professional drivers for approximately 30 Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Approximately 30 percent of motor traffic fatalities are DUI-related. As part of the 101 days of summer safety campaign, we remind you to always make safe decisions before getting behind the wheel and protect what you’ve earned. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Stephen Beard)

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, each day in the United States, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1000 are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month we encourage you to stay focused on the road when behind the wheel of a vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts)

The Motorcycle Mentorship Program (MMP) is a series of courses that military motorcycle riders are required to take to ride their bikes on and off base. The course is mandatory for both new and veteran motorcyclists. Link for MMP: http://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Staff-Agencies/Security-Emergency-Services/Motorcycle-Mentorship-Program/ (U.S. Marine Corps Video by LCpl Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)

Retired US. Marine Corps Sergeant Arthur “Art” DiGrazia reminisces during the cattle drive through San Diego's, historic, Gas Lamp District, June 3, 2017. The drive, which hasn’t been seen in the area in over a century, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Gas Lamp District, and helped kick-off the first weekend of the San Diego County Fair. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

This is a quick look at one aspect of life on Camp Pendleton. This video was shot at the 22-Area Mess Hall.