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Health, Wellness, Fitness Fair educates service members June 28, 2013 — Service members attended the Health, Wellness and Fitness fair at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. MORE

Ab Express: Pushing past limits for rock hard abs June 7, 2013 — Service members, family members, retirees, and Department of Defense civilians crunched, pushed and leg lifted to upbeat, fast-paced music, in the Semper Fit Center’s dance studio during the Ab Express class, May 23. MORE

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Camp Pendleton surfing culture provides a community of strength July 7, 2020 — It is common knowledge that nearly all Marine Corps duty stations are next to the ocean, and that surfing comes with the territory. With surfing comes a community strengthened by a shared desire to be mentally, emotionally, and physically strong, creating a basis for life-long friendships. Surfing truly is a more than just a sport; it is a community made up of people from all walks of life, whose similar interests unite them and allow them to support one another through the tribulations of life... MORE

Marine Corps Marathon to Proceed April 17, 2020 — Marathons are a test of human endurance and the ability to overcome great obstacles. This year the marathon itself is the one overcoming an obstacle. The Marine Corps Marathon community is working hard to have its scheduled races proceed in spite of the worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. As of March 27, the 45th annual Marine Corps Marathon is still set to take place in the District of Columbia on Oct. 25, 2020... MORE

Marines conducting security help save patients bound for USNS Comfort April 15, 2020 — U.S. Marine Sgt. Austin Loppe had just started his shift providing security for Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) on April 7 when he got an urgent call over the radio shortly before midnight. A local hospital was undergoing an emergency evacuation and was sending patients in 10 ambulances to the Comfort all at once. Medical staff aboard the Norfolk, Virginia-based ship are treating trauma, emergency and urgent care patients without regard to their COVID-19 status to help relieve local hospitals that have become overwhelmed with patients because of the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

Camp Pendleton’s Environmental Security Department offers virtual Earth Day alternatives April 14, 2020 — Earth Day is an annual event that offers time to reflect on the efforts made to preserve and protect the natural environment across the planet. Even with the disruptions caused by COVID-19, it is still possible to honor Earth Day's values and appreciate the hard work of those committed to helping the environment. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's Environmental Security Department's work across the installation stays true to Earth Day's tradition of environmental preservation... MORE

Summits for the Corps February 19, 2020 — The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, sponsored summits for health, MORE

Suicide prevention | Eliminating the Stigma January 8, 2019 — Behavioral health specialists report depression and suicide ideation rates increase during the holiday season and into the post-holiday period in the Marine Corps, according to the Headquarters Marine Corps Force Preservation Directorate. Marines may feel lonelier during these times as a result of being away from their families and supporters, said Shannon Hutchinson, the 3rd Marine Division behavioral health specialist. MORE

Middle East Marine Corps Marathon November 1, 2017 — On Oct. 22, 2017, more than 30,000 people hit the pavement to run one of the largest marathons in MORE

MK-19, grenade range builds Marines combat readiness October 30, 2015 — A faint metal clink is heard moments before a ground-shaking blow erupts from over a cement wall MORE

Aircraft Rescue, Fire Fighting Marines train for any burning situation October 19, 2015 — Before sun rise, whileit’s dark and cool, the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters set out early to attack MORE

2nd LAAD perfects surface-to-air defense skills September 29, 2015 — The sound of stinger missile rounds cracked though the air like strikes of lightning as Marines with MORE