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Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is comprised of five Marine Corps bases and stations in Southwestern United States. We provide the installation and training infrastructure to enable Marine Corps air and ground forces to develop and sustain operational readiness. To this end, our primary mission is to support training, sustaining, and deploying the warfighter, and to provide their families with services that enrich their lives.

Installations News

‘Iron Fist’ pounds waves with Warhorse support
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. —Strengthening bonds between America and Japan, Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Marines and Japanese recon and intelligence forces conquered training activities during an exercise called “Iron Fist.”

It's a TRAP! Marines Practice Recovery Ops
YUMA, Ariz. — Finally, the sound of helicopters overhead, gunfire and explosions in the direction of the enemy, the sight of friendly forces streaming out of their transports. The wait has been excruciating, communication aggravating, every moment punctuated by the hope of rescue and the fear of capture. But now the running, hiding and waiting are done. Salvation is finally here. Salvation in the form of helicopters with “MARINES” painted on the side.

Retired Marine continues to serve and protect
MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. — Due to his extensive knowledge and excellent work ethic, a recently retired gunnery sergeant of Marines has taken on a new role as a captain with the Marine Corps Police Department on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.

J. Wayne Day gives civilians military experience
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. —Carbon and perfume filled the air. Delicate fingers clenched the M249 SAW pistol-grip until the pink and blue fingernails clattered together. The fluorescent-colored nails glimmered as she slowly pulled the trigger. The loud bang resounded through the valley as the round struck an old rusted tank. Like the other shooters before her, when the dust cleared, she stood to allow the next participant a chance to shoot the weapon during the "J. Wayne Day" event held here Feb. 1.