Docents with the Camp Pendleton Historical Society celebrate their 50th anniversary at the Pacific Views Event Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 20, 2025. CPHS docents serve as knowledgeable guides, offering insightful information about museums, leading engaging tours, and enhancing the visitor experience by providing assistance and expertise throughout the galleries. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Former President Ronald Reagan instituted the first Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence (CINC IEA) in 1985. This prestigious award was established to recognize and reward installations that demonstrate outstanding performance in management and maximizing resources.