Camp Pendleton

On June 19, 1865 - more than two years after President Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation - @usarmy troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to free the last enslaved Black Americans. Today, we celebrate their resilience, resistance, and liberation on #Juneteenth.

Happy birthday, Doc! #OTD, we honor the @usnavy Hospital Corpsmen who serve alongside Marines in every clime and place.Since June 17, 1898, they have shown 126 years of faithful service on the battlefield and in hospitals.As our Corpsmen celebrate today, know that Marines are profoundly grateful...

Happy 249th birthday, @usarmy!Since 1775, Marines and Soldiers have fought alongside one another in any clime and place.To the oldest service in the Department of Defense, Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis.

Teamwork makes the dream work Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (June 11, 2024)U.S. Marines, sailors and family members meet the Los Angeles Chargers during a minicamp. The Chargers held a scrimmage and meet and greet to kick off the first day of their minicamp session to boost morale ...

Walking on shells Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 14, 2024)Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship @ussmakinisland (LHD 8) shoot .50-caliber machine guns during a gunshoot. USS Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently homeported in San Diego. (@usna...

Mentorship never stops Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (June 6, 2024)@usmcsgtmaj speaks to first sergeants within Marine Corps Installations West during a mentorship town hall. (@marines by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Fast-roping into the weekendMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 30, 2024)U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during su...

Not all wounds are visible.#PTSDAwarenessMonth is a time to stand together to support those affected by #PTSD and raise awareness about the resources available. You are not alone.#MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma

Draw Sword! Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 8, 2024)U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice sword manual movements during Corporals Course 1-24. Corporals Course provides junior noncommissioned officers with the education and leadership skills nece...

When you're on your fourteenth last hillMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 24, 2024)U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, walk during a battalion hike. The purpose of the hike was to test physical readiness and improve combat conditioning. (@marines by 1st...

Show me your war face! Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 10, 2024)U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program physical training.MCMAP aims to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of individual Marines through realistic comb...

Are we there yet?Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 16, 2024)U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a pace count during the land navigation training exercise.Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach re...