Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Freddy Torres, a native of Tucson, Arizona, speaks about his experiences as the chief instructor for multiple professional military education courses for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, on Camp Pendleton, Sept. 26, 2019. Torres joined the Marine Corps in 2006 as in infantryman. Before serving with H&S Bn., he served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV. Torres received the Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in the leg while deployed with 3rd Bn., 5th Marines, to Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, run in a battalion physical training session at Del Mar Beach, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 12, 2019. U.S. Marines Corps Col. Philip G. Antekeier, commanding officer, H&S Battalion, MCI-W, MCB, hosted this training session to increase unit morale and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)

2018 Semper Ride Expo and Poker Run at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. The expo consisted of a closed course loop around MCB Camp Pendleton which had pre-designated stations where the riders chose a card for the best poker hand. The event culminated with a motocross demonstration and free prize giveaways. Semper Ride is a partnership between Headquarters Marine Corps Safety Division and Marine Corps Community Services that brings awareness to motorcycling the right way through action-packed riding events, as well as the expo that is open to all active and retired service members, their families and civilian employees. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Sgt. Haley Jimenez, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Support Battalion and her team participate in the 2018 Mud Run Commanding General’s Cup Team Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8, 2018. The event started at Lake O’Neil and covered 10 kilometers where participants had to overcome various mud packed obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Stephen Beard)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John R. Polidoro Jr., commanding officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Sgt. Maj. Ernest W. Rose, sergeant major, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton lead Marines during the unit's annual Bunny Run on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 30, 2018. Held each year to increase morale and esprit de corps of the battalion, the run included a breakfast and Easter basket giveaway for Marines in recognition of their hard work throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Stephen Beard)

Headquarters and Support Battalion hosted a 242 mile run and cake cutting ceremony in celebration of the Marine Corps' 242nd birthday. Marines from each company took turns running two miles in teams until they reached 242. The event provided a safe and motivational way to celebrate the Marine corps' birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participated in the Annual Marine Corps Mud Run, organized by the Semper Fit Division of Marine Corps Community Services on Camp Pendleton Calif., June 09, 2017. The Mud Run is also part of the Commanding General's Cup, with profits going directly to the Semper Fit Division to benefit programs like the Single Marine Program and the fitness centers located throughout the base. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

15 second Promotional Video for Camp Pendleton's Marine Corps Mud Run, part of the Hard Corps Race Series, to be held on June 10th & 11th 2017.

The Annual Marine Corps Mud Run is an event held by the Semper Fit Division of Marine Corps Community Services aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. Profits from the Marine Corps Mud Run go directly to the Semper Fit division to benefit programs like the Single Marine Program and the fitness centers located throughout Camp Pendleton. For information on how to register, visit mccscp.com. (Official Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Approximately 2000 Marines and Sailors participated in the 2016 World Famous Mud Run by Lake O'Neill here, June 3. The race was part of the Commanding General's Cup and covered 6.2 miles. The race included a number of obstacles such as mud pits, jumping over walls and a slippery uphill climb.

Approximately 2,000 Marines and Sailors participate in the 2016 World Famous Mud Run by Lake O'Neill here, June 3. The race was part of the Commanding General's Cup and covered about 6.5 miles. 0:10Pre-Race Interviews 2:54Post-Race Interviews 4:47Winner Interviews

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