Month of the Military Child💫

The Month of the Military Child is celebrated annually in April to honor the sacrifices made by approximately 1.6 million children, emphasizing the experiences of the dependent children of service members serving at home and overseas.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

The Department of Defense observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and by requiring a personal commitment from all service members.

Salute to women in the armed forces 🫡

Whether leading an infantry platoon, flying attack helicopters, improving Marines' lethality, or another impactful position, women in the armed forces have shattered stereotypes. Full story here: dvidshub.net/r/5fufq5

The Camp Pendleton Scout Newspaper’s history hangs in the balance📰

The Scout holds stories of Camp Pendleton Marines since 1943, the Camp Pendleton Historical Society is working to preserve those stories.

Click the link ⬇️ for The Scout's full story:
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Protecting what’s ours🌎

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pick up trash for a beach cleanup at Blue Beach, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

U.S. Marines photos by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts

#Marines with the 15th MEU conduct an amphibious assault exercise at Camp Pendleton, Jan. 16.

During the amphibious assault, all elements of the 15th MEU Marine Air-Ground Task Force completed ship-to-shore movements to support sustained operations ashore.

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A special moment at #SBLVIII as former U.S. Marines Cpl. Tony Porter, battling Glioblastoma, was honored by Marines from the Joint Armed Services Color Guard with a Commandant of the @USMC challenge coin.

The five deceased Marines from the CH-53E helicopter mishap on February 6, 2024, have been identified.

Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis

Sgt. Alec Langen

Capt. Benjamin Moulton

Capt. Jack Casey

Capt. Miguel Nava

Additional information can be found at:

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Taking Action

MCICOM will conduct environmental, health, and safety inspections of all Marine Corps barracks to ensure service compliance with its commitment to safe, secure, and clean living standards across the unaccompanied housing enterprise.

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With more heavy rain in the forecast, it is important to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded areas.

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During Black History Month, the we proudly commemorate the service and legacy of all African Americans who have served in our ranks. Recognizing their resilience, leadership and courage, we honor the role Black Marines played in shaping our Corps into the force it is today.

#OTD in 1968, the Battle of Hue City began in the former Republic of South Vietnam, lasting until March 2, 1968.

When you train for everything, you are prepared for anything.

Semper Fi! 💪

FEB 23-MAR 20, 2024, the U.S. Army will host PC-C4, a joint and multination, two-phase, “in-the-dirt” experiment. A culmination of numerous preceding exercises, experiments, and events, providing a critical venue to identify & refine recommendations necessary to transform the Army.

Purple Heart💜

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francisco Roman was awarded the Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony held at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, January 23, 2024.

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