The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has released its newest publication, a magazine commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The publication was a partnership of the Oceanside Chamber and the Camp Pendleton Historical Society and was developed over a period of several months last year.
On January 19th, the Chamber, along with sponsor Pacific Marine Credit Union, hosted an unveiling ceremony that included remarks by numerous dignitaries including CA Assemblymember Rocky Chavez, Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood, Oceanside Councilmember Jerry Kern, Colonel John Polidoro and Camp Pendleton Historical Society President Dick Rothwell.
On January 19th, the Chamber, along with sponsor Pacific Marine Credit Union, hosted an unveiling ceremony that included remarks by numerous dignitaries including CA Assemblymember Rocky Chavez, Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood, Oceanside Councilmember Jerry Kern, Colonel John Polidoro and Camp Pendleton Historical Society President Dick Rothwell.
Assemblymember Chavez recalled his time serving on the Oceanside Chamber Board when he was an active duty Marine Corps Colonel stationed at Camp Pendleton. Chavez noted “The relationship between the Oceanside Chamber and Camp Pendleton goes far back, and it’s a very special thing.”
Colonel Polidoro gave an overview of many of the celebratory events planned on base during 2017, including an open house of the Marine Corps Air Station in August.
Mayor Wood and Councilmember Kern presented Colonel Polidoro with a framed certificate commemorating the anniversary.
Complimentary copies of the magazines are available at the Chamber office, Oceanside Visitor Center, Oceanside Sunset Market and numerous locations around Oceanside and Camp Pendleton. An online version of the magazine can be viewed at http://bit.ly/CP75th.
Colonel Polidoro gave an overview of many of the celebratory events planned on base during 2017, including an open house of the Marine Corps Air Station in August.
Mayor Wood and Councilmember Kern presented Colonel Polidoro with a framed certificate commemorating the anniversary.
Complimentary copies of the magazines are available at the Chamber office, Oceanside Visitor Center, Oceanside Sunset Market and numerous locations around Oceanside and Camp Pendleton. An online version of the magazine can be viewed at http://bit.ly/CP75th.
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