Camp Pendleton
Marine’s return to Afghanistan will be one of duty, closure
CAMP PENDLETON —Sgt. Jason Pacheco sat at a picnic table under the shade of some trees near one of the training grounds on Camp Pendleton, eating his lunch. He knew, in less than one month, he would be back in Afghanistan. He knows there won’t be much change once he returns to the battle-ridden country; [...]
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate
CAMP PENDLETON — More than 263,070 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2010. Although this static is alarming, men and women are daily fighting — and winning — their battle with cancer. Every October, America celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness and raise funds to research causes, prevention, diagnosis, [...]
Pendleton to celebrate Red Ribbon Week
CAMP PENDLETON—Service members, civilian personnel and their families are encouraged to participate in Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31, to emphasize the benefits of pursuing a drug-free lifestyle. Established in 1988 by Congress, Red Ribbon Week honors the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration Agent and former Marine Enrique Camarena, who was murdered by drug traffickers after [...]
Camp Pendleton celebrates 69th anniversary
CAMP PENDLETON — More than 150 service members, families and distinguished guests gathered for an evening colors ceremony at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 29. The annual event marked the base’s 69th anniversary, and was conducted in honor of the Marines and sailors who continue to devote, risk and sacrifice their lives in [...]
Operation BROOM set to ensure trick-or-treaters’ safety
CAMP PENDLETON —With Halloween fast approaching, the base is readying their annual safety arsenal to ensure monsters, princesses and superheroes alike enjoy a fun and safe fright night. Operation Base Reign Over Our Munchkins, a safety measure implemented for more than a decade by the Provost Marshal’s Office here, will kick off Halloween night to [...]
(Not) Keeping Up with the Joneses
CAMP PENDLETON —Despite receiving steady income, approximately 58 percent of U.S. military members stated they found it difficult to cover their monthly expenses and pay bills, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Foundation’s Military Service Member Money Survey 2010. This shocking statistic does much to detract from the myth that everyone in the military [...]
Former Marine awarded for exceptional service
CAMP PENDLETON —Russell Woody, assistant chief of staff for G-5 Plans Department, Marine Corps Installations West, was recently awarded the Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award for outstanding achievement. Established in 1975, Blacks in Government or BIG is a grassroots organization, which promotes and supports the well-being, education and professional development of African-Americans in the [...]
Rededication marks new beginning
CAMP PENDLETON— Paul Gallegos, an architect with Alpha Studio Design Group, presented a check for $1,000 to Camp Pendleton’s Santa Margarita Elementary School Principal, Pat Kurtz, during the school’s rededication ceremony, Sept. 21. The ceremony, which was scheduled for two weeks ago but was cancelled due to the power outage that hit the region that [...]
Base offers myriad of ways to volunteer to help
CAMP PENDLETON —Whether it’s mentoring youth, leading Girl Scouts, looking after animals at a shelter or advocating for Alzheimer’s disease, there are numerous opportunities for service members and their families to give back by volunteering their time and services in and around their communities. The Camp Pendleton Volunteer Program, a component of Marine Corps Community [...]
Development center starts construction
CAMP PENDLETON —Construction is underway on a $13.3 million child development center that will soon serve 250 Camp Pendleton infants, toddlers and school age kids. San Raphael Child Development Center is being built on the south end of Camp Pendleton near the Main Gate. Construction began in January and is expected to be completed by [...]
