Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Army soldiers with 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade and Reserve Marines from multiple units participate in Naval Engagement Exercise 2021 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 11-17, 2021. Over the course of a week, Marines from various reserve units taught soldiers with 5th SFAB how to call in landing zone briefs, call for fires, integrate with naval forces and advise foreign nationals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 23, 2020. Aircraft with HMH-462 extracted Marines from a training area in Twentynine Palms while flying in support of Service Level Training Exercise 5-20. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, conduct a mobile aircraft fire training exercise on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 5, 2020. The MAFT is used to simulate an aircraft in need of rescue. This training helps keep the Marines ready to respond at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

As of October 1st, 2018, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will no longer accept a drivers license for bicyclists looking to access the base. To obtain base access cyclists must go to the Visitor’s Center located next to the MCB Camp Pendleton Main Gate with an identification card to be entered into the Defense Biometric Identification System. Once you have been entered into the new identification system, you will receive an access card that is valid for one year. For more information or questions, visit https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/ (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

When going hiking, let someone know where you’re going in case of an injury or emergency. It is important to make sure that you pack all the necessary equipment such as hydration, sun block, and a first aid kit. For any hike you are planning on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, contact Range Scheduling at 760-725-3510/4219. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Stephen Beard)

A quick look at an aspect of life on Camp Pendleton.