Story by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 06.19.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – “Every day is a regular day for us, but when we get a call, that could be the worst day of their life,” said Lt. Rusty Duke, a lieutenant with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Station #1....
Story by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 06.12.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.— The roar of a loud engine was heard as Cpl. Adam Ritchie, field radio operator, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, excitedly waited for the green flag to wave at Willow Springs International Motorsports Park, Willow Springs, Calif., as his sweaty palms gripped the steering wheel and his heart raced......
Story by Cpl. Juan Bustos | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 06.08.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The sun peaked over the top of a heavily wooded area where Marines eagerly waited to receive the number that would identify them as contenders in the grueling challenges that awaited them. A cool breeze, combined with a ripple of excitement, stirred around the competitors gathered at the starting line, zealously waiting for the blast of an M155......
Story by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 06.07.2018
The phrase “man’s best friend” is not taken lightly when it comes to the bond between a Marine K9 handler and their K9. Men and women spend hours building unbreakable bonds with the K9s they are assigned to work with. The team must walk, act and think as one. Cpl. Kenneth Miller, military dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement (LE) Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, and his partner......
Story by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 05.31.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – On Oct. 5, 2015, Staff Sgt. Stuart DiPaolo, a maintenance chief with 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, was conducting all-terrain vehicle training when his vehicle rolled over, causing severe damage to his brain, neck, and face. After three years of recovery, DiPaolo is back on active duty and preparing for the next chapter of his life by......
Story by Sgt. Shellie Hall and Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 05.26.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Oceanside, Calif. – Throughout history, Marines have proven to be capable and deadly marksmen in many conflicts around the world. Over the last 243 years, the Marine Corps has taken necessary measures to build the most effective weapons to ensure the accuracy of its men and women in the line of battle. Without studying the history of rifles, today’s......
Story by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 05.23.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Oceanside, Calif. – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted 20 local, state and federal explosive detection canine teams in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for specialized training, May 22 -25, 2018....
Story by Sgt. Shellie Hall | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 05.18.2018
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Oceanside, Calif., – In a world of constant growth and technological development, men and women desire the latest and greatest devices and equipment to connect with the world and those around them. Behind the innovative technologies are highly-trained professionals who specialize in programming and cybersecurity. In an effort to better train......
