What is Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton?
Q: What is Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton?
A: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the major West Coast military base of the United States Marine Corps.
Q: Where is Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton located?
A: It is in San Diego County, California next to Oceanside, San Clemente, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, Riverside County and Fallbrook.
Q: When was Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton created?
A: It was created in 1942 to train troops during World War II.
Q: What was the purpose of creating Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton?
A: The purpose of creating Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was to train troops during World War II.
Q: Who was Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton named after?
A: The base was named after World War I Major General Joseph Henry Pendleton (1860–1942).
Q: What divisions are located in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton today?
A: Today it is home to many units including the I Marine Expeditionary Force.
Q: Why is Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton called a long-lasting base?
A: By October 1944, Camp Pendleton was called a long-lasting base.
