[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING 78TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP PENDLETON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Levin) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. LEVIN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Camp 
Pendleton's 78th anniversary.
  In 1942, the Marine Corps began construction on a new base north of 
Camp Elliott in San Diego. When it was ready, the 9th Marine Regiment 
marched north from Camp Elliott to the new base at the former Rancho 
Santa Margarita.
  On September 25, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt named the base 
Camp Pendleton in honor of World War I Major General Joseph H. 
Pendleton.
  As a key amphibious training base, Camp Pendleton is crucial to the 
Marine Corps in advancing and sustaining the readiness of operations 
forces. Since World War II, Camp Pendleton has served as a major 
training base used by Marine forces before deploying into combat, and I 
am proud of the role that they have played in defending our country.
  After the horrific attacks on September 11, Camp Pendleton provided 
crucial training to the Army, Army National Guard units, and allied 
forces, who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
  Camp Pendleton isn't just a military base; it is a vital part of our 
community throughout the 49th District. The military families and 
veterans who live on and around the base make our district a special 
place, and I am proud to serve them in Congress.
  Those families are also just one of the reasons why serving on the 
House Veterans' Affairs Committee is so important to me.
  I have made the well-being of our veterans and servicemembers one of 
my top priorities in Congress. They have sacrificed for our freedom, 
and it is our responsibility to honor that sacrifice by supporting them 
in civilian life.
  Once again, I am honored to represent Camp Pendleton and the families 
who call it home.
  Happy birthday, Camp Pendleton.

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