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MCB Camp Pendleton celebrates Multi-Cultural Day

Marines, sailors and civilians from around Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton gather at the 11 Area Marine Corps Exchange Food and Service Plaza Pavilion to observe and celebrate the numerous diverse cultures from around the world, some even represented by the Marine and Sailors stationed at MCB Camp Pendleton. “Commonly known as Multi-Cultural Day, our Diversity Day was created to celebrate all of the Department of Defense’s approved observances that are recognized throughout the year in one all-inclusive event,” said Gunnery Sgt. Donovan SalterGreen, the equal opportunity advisor for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton...

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U.S. Marine Pvt. Robert Garcia, with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his harness fastened before conducting the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 21, 2023 - U.S. Marine Pvt. Robert Garcia, with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his harness fastened before conducting the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 21, 2023. Rappel training is one of the final events during recruit training that is conducted to build confidence in the new Marines and prepares them for similar circumstances they may encounter while in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

The Transformation - Through the Crucible

As the sky begins to wake up, fog rises from the ground. The smell of sweat and dirt lingering in the air. It is brisk, yet his nerves start to set in, and sweat begins to form over his brow.Today marks day two of what will push most men and women to their breaking points; the Crucible. The platoon stages their gear and receives instruction on the

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MCMWTC Responds to Simultaneous Significant Events

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the staff of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) responded to an extremely dangerous situation where both the base camp and partner housing area lost utility power during a combined extreme weather and natural disaster event.

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In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.' Camp Pendleton is the premier Fleet Marine Force training base on the West Coast. (Courtesy Photo) - In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.' Camp Pendleton is the premier Fleet Marine Force training base on the West Coast. (Courtesy Photo)

Good neighbors: MCI-West installations do their part during California's flex alert

Due to the recent heat wave over the weekend, the California Independent System Operator issued a state-wide flex alert for energy consumption to prevent rolling blackouts across the state.

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Contractors install an upgraded boiler in a 32 area building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 4, 2020. The base is in the process of significantly bolstering energy security through the installation of new equipment, the repair of failing equipment and upgrading and building out its facility related controls systems (FRCS) to provide command and control capability to over 600 facilities on site. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Energy Team.) - Contractors install an upgraded boiler in a 32 area building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 4, 2020. The base is in the process of significantly bolstering energy security through the installation of new equipment, the repair of failing equipment and upgrading and building out its facility related controls systems (FRCS) to provide command and control capability to over 600 facilities on site. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Energy Team.)

MCB Camp Pendleton Upgrading Energy Security

MCB Camp Pendleton, CA – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (MCBCP) is in the process of significantly bolstering their energy security through the installation of new equipment, the repair of failing equipment and upgrading and building out its facility related controls systems (FRCS) to provide command and control capability to over 600 facilities on site.

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U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Resource Management Branch, Environment Security, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, lower a solar-powered water circulator into Lake O'Neill on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug 4, 2020. The circulators help prevent algal growth and improve oxygenation by mixing and aerating water throughout the lake. Camp Pendleton’s Resource Management Branch performed maintenance on three units, then returned them into the lake with assistance from 7th ESB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels) - U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Resource Management Branch, Environment Security, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, lower a solar-powered water circulator into Lake O'Neill on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug 4, 2020. The circulators help prevent algal growth and improve oxygenation by mixing and aerating water throughout the lake. Camp Pendleton’s Resource Management Branch performed maintenance on three units, then returned them into the lake with assistance from 7th ESB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Solar Power: Environmental Security, 7th ESB ensure cleanliness in Lake O’Neill

The Resource Management Branch with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Environmental Security Department worked with U.S. Marines to repair and install three solar-powered water circulators into Pendleton’s Lake O'Neill, Aug 4.

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The site testing team in front of the microgrid powerplant after successful black start tests at Marine Corps Air station Miramar, June 20, 2020. - The site testing team in front of the microgrid powerplant after successful black start tests at Marine Corps Air station Miramar, June 20, 2020.

MCAS Miramar microgrid passes significant milestone in microgrid commissioning

On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar conducted two successful black start tests of their microgrid, passing a significant milestone in the process of testing and commissioning the power plant and microgrid.

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(Left) Steven Smith, vice president, Energy Systems Group; presents Alicia Florez, Engineering Manager, Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command; with a plaque thanking her for her part in getting the10-acre solar photo voltaic installation aboard the Yermo Annex up and going. The solar farm was officially opened when Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cut the ribbon on the project Oct. 22. The new solar project is expected to save the base $26,000,000 over the 22-year life of the contract with ESG - (Left) Steven Smith, vice president, Energy Systems Group; presents Alicia Florez, Engineering Manager, Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command; with a plaque thanking her for her part in getting the10-acre solar photo voltaic installation aboard the Yermo Annex up and going. The solar farm was officially opened when Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cut the ribbon on the project Oct. 22. The new solar project is expected to save the base $26,000,000 over the 22-year life of the contract with ESG.

Harvesting the power of the sun aboard MCLB Barstow

Another solar farm has opened to add to the arsenal of renewable energy generators aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California.

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The day the lights went out - SAN DIEGO – The skyline of San Diego captured during the big power outage on Sept. 8, 2011. The only lights are battery and backup lights and little remaining sunlight on the buildings on the right. (Photo credit: Coronado Times)

The day the lights went out

Eight years ago in the early afternoon hours of Thursday, Sept. 8, nearly seven million people across southern California, parts of Arizona, and northern Mexico were left without electric power. It was the Great Blackout of 2011.All Marine Corps installations in the southwest were impacted, some worse than others. After Action Reports (AAR)

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MCAS Miramar conducts successful test on microgrid - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif - Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels provide clean and renewable energy as part of the overall Marine Corps Air Station Miramar energy program that includes the nearly complete microgrid which will be able to support the air station national defense mission during any natural or man-made power interruption. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Curtis Hill/Released)