MCB Camp Pendleton

Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, established in 1942, is a major West Coast base of the United States Marine Corps located in Southern California. Originally created to train Marines for World War II, the base has since served as the principal amphibious training facility for the Marine Corps. Over the decades, Camp Pendleton has supported operations during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East by preparing and deploying combat-ready units. Today, it remains a vital hub for Marine Corps training, housing multiple major commands and supporting more than 42,000 military personnel.