Mission
Assists with all media queries and media escorts aboard Camp Pendleton. Processes all community relations requests such as Color Guard and other special requests.
Primary contact is by email: pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
Secondary contact is by phone: 760-725-5799
* For after hours & weekend queries on deadline, please call 760-815-9749
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Community relations extends beyond issuing information. It involves fostering relations with the neighboring community, including Marine Corps Reserve components, in a direct community and military interface. Well-conducted community relations enhance readiness by fostering hometown support. A good-neighbor policy is established through involvement with the communities and extends support to families of deployed Marines. It also helps reinforce the idea that the Marine Corps is a meaningful and rewarding career choice for America’s youth. Close relations with neighboring communities inspire patriotism, and that patriotism translates into recruitment and retention opportunities. Every reasonable effort will be made to develop and maintain sound community relationships.
Color Guards & Personnel Support Requests
Camp Pendleton's community relations section facilitates color guard & personnel support requests if availability and operational commitments permit. All requests must be submitted in accordance with the eligibility criteria and MCO 5720.77, Chapter 6.
Request Timelines - All Requests must be submitted in accordance with the timelines listed below.
Color Guard Detail: No less than 30 days.
Personnel as guest speakers: No less than 30 days.
To request a color guard or personnel support, please send the following DD Form 2536 to pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
Phone: 760-725-5799
Military Vehicle/Aircraft Support
Please direct requests for military (tactical) vehicle displays or aviation support (flyovers) to the I Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations Office
Phone: 760-763-7047
Military Band Support
Please direct requests for a military band to the 1st Marine Division Band
Phone: 760-725-4044 / 760-763-4044
Sponsored Visits
Individuals that do not possess a DoD or U.S. Government ID must be sponsored. To learn more about access procedures, please go to our Base Access page. **We are no longer offering base tours at this time.**
Reserve Units Throughout the U.S.
To find a local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve unit near you, go to: http://www.marforres.marines.mil/
Media Engagement
Media Engagement provides a method of communication with the public through the media. Dealing with the media requires the highest level of professional competence and sophistication. The public information responsibility is focused primarily on the accurate and timely dissemination of information to local area and national news media about the people, actions, and activities of the Marine Corps. This function involves daily contact with representatives of the civilian print and electronic news media. Although timely reporting is vital to a successful relationship with the civilian media, credibility is equally essential to a professional and enduring relationship. Requests for information in response to media queries must be responded to quickly, accurately, and candidly.
The Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Media Engagement Office facilitates media queries and escorts media aboard Camp Pendleton for all Marine Corps Base related activities or events. Various tenant commands aboard the Base field queries and escort media concerning their specific commands.
Media Queries: Please submit media queries to: pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
Note: If you call with a query, you will be asked to submit your query by email.
Our hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. During office hours please call 760-725-5792 OR 760-725-5044. For after hours & weekend queries on deadline, please call 760-815-9749.
Social Media
For the latest news and emergency information from Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, follow us on our social media, Facebook, Instagram, X & YouTube.
PHOTO STUDIO
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Thursday 0800-1130 and 1300-1600
Friday 0800-1130
*Closed for Lunch 1130-1300
*All Photos are by Appointment ONLY
(No Appointment needed for Passport photos)
**Appointments can be made by emailing: mciwestproduction@usmc.mil Or call: 760-725-6181
If customer does not have an appointment nor proper photo documentation forms COMMSTRAT personnel reserves the right to deny photo support
OMPF Photos
(Service C) Uploaded via Manpower Management Records and Performance (MMRP)/OMPF. Please complete the Administrative Photo Verification Form and have it electronically signed by your CO, XO, SgtMaj, 1stSgt, Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL), or Inspector - Instructor (I&I) as required per MARADMIN 052/19 and MARADMIN 369/21.
*Copy of OMPF will not be given to individual Marines. Have the form electronically signed and emailed to: mciwestproduction@usmc.mil Prior to your appointment.
Re-enlistment/Extension/Lateral Move Package (Ref. MCO 1040.31)
Special Duty Package: Drill Instructor, Recruiting, Marine Security Guard, Marine Corps Security Forces, and Independent Duties (Ref. MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1)
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Package (Refer to applicable FY MARADMIN)
ROTC/JROTC Instructor Package (Ref. NSTC CD 1533/14 (Rev. 12-06)
Annual Grade Requirement Maj-Col (MARADMIN 115/16)
Service Transfer Package (Ref. MARINE CORPS ORDER 1001.45J)
BCP Package (Ref. MARINE CORPS ORDER 6110.3)
Sailor of the Quarter / Blue Jacket of the Quarter Package
Army, Navy, and Air Force photos will be distributed electronically.
Command Board Photos
*All Command Board Photos will be taken in Service A
Distributed electronically with limited printing.
Hard copy prints (2) are provided for command level or slated billets.
- Commanding General/Commanding Officer
- Deputy Commanding General/Executive Officer
- Chief of Staff/Operations Officer
- Sergeant Major
- First Sergeant
Official Photos
*All Official Photos will be taken in Service A uniform.
Distributed electronically with limited printing.
An Administrative Photo Verification Form
Electronically signed by the CO, XO, SgtMaj, 1stSgt required for all E-5 and below.
- Installation Level Civilian Directors
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinators
- SAPR Victim Advocates
- Family Readiness Officers
- Company Gunnery Sergeant
- Marine of the Quarter
- NCO of the Quarter
- Sailor of the Quarter
- Blue Jacket of the Quarter
- Misc. Award/Billet
- Combat Instructor
- Color Sergeant
- Recruiting
- Drill Instructor
- Equal Opportunity Representative
- Substance Abuse Counseling Officer
Passport Photos
- No Appointment needed
- No Fee Passport/Visa
- MSG (Ref. MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1)
- Naturalization photos
*Please bring a polo style shirt (Preferably not white).
ISOPREP Photos
Will be distributed electronically.
PT 360 Photos
PT 360 photos are for package submission only (Will be distributed electronically)
Questionable Tattoo Documentation Only (NAVMC 10274 Administrative Action Form Required)
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs (Refer to applicable FY MARADMIN)
Special Duty Assignment and Independent Duty Package (MARADMIN 681/16)