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PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The joint service color guard and service marching units from Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center led the parade that kicked off Pacific Grove's 59th Annual Good Old Days Festival in downtown Pacific Grove, April 9. Free meals were provided to active duty military at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce tent. The two-day event is the largest arts and craft festival in the county and drew an estimated 35,000 - 45,000 people to "America's Last Hometown." -Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The joint service color guard and service marching units from Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center led the parade that kicked off Pacific Grove's 59th Annual Good Old Days Festival in downtown Pacific Grove, April 9. Free meals were provided to active duty military at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce tent. The two-day event is the largest arts and craft festival in the county and drew an estimated 35,000 - 45,000 people to "America's Last Hometown." -Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

Photo by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment give all they've got while conducting pull-ups during a physical training session aboard the Presidio of Monterey.

Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment give all they've got while conducting pull-ups during a physical training session aboard the Presidio of Monterey.

Photo by SSgt. Zebulon D. Power

Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment practicing newly learned ground fighting techniques on one another during a grappling session.

Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment practicing newly learned ground fighting techniques on one another during a grappling session.

Photo by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment test their martial skills during a pugil stick bout.

Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment test their martial skills during a pugil stick bout.

Photo by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

On May 10, 2016 Marine officer students attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) studied examples of non-standard timber bridges. Pictured from left to right are Second Lieutenants Troy Searcy, Nicholas Downey, Aaron Graham, and Justin Wilkison. Non-standard timber bridges, such as this one, give Marines the flexibility to build bridges in a wide range of environments.

On May 10, 2016 Marine officer students attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) studied examples of non-standard timber bridges. Pictured from left to right are Second Lieutenants Troy Searcy, Nicholas Downey, Aaron Graham, and Justin Wilkison. Non-standard timber bridges, such as this one, give Marines the flexibility to build bridges in a wide range of environments.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On May 10, 2016 Second Lieutenant Justin Wilkison, a Marine attending Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); analyzes the substructure of a non-standard bridge at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Students in the course receive instruction on how to properly design and construct a variety of bridges.

On May 10, 2016 Second Lieutenant Justin Wilkison, a Marine attending Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); analyzes the substructure of a non-standard bridge at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Students in the course receive instruction on how to properly design and construct a variety of bridges.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On May 5, 2016 Marine officer students with Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) received a tour of a Marine Corps base camp aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The base camp was constructed by units within II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The top-view picture of the base camp was taken with a drone. Combat Engineer Officer students receive instruction about the planning and construction of base camps.

On May 5, 2016 Marine officer students with Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) received a tour of a Marine Corps base camp aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The base camp was constructed by units within II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The top-view picture of the base camp was taken with a drone. Combat Engineer Officer students receive instruction about the planning and construction of base camps.

Photo by CEO 5-16

As part of a practical application Private First Class Wilfredo Gonzalez, a Marine from Chicago, IL attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); wires a single phase capacitor start motor while following a wire diagram and schematic.

As part of a practical application Private First Class Wilfredo Gonzalez, a Marine from Chicago, IL attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); wires a single phase capacitor start motor while following a wire diagram and schematic.

Photo by BRACT 3-16

Private First Class Cainin D. Meraz (front), a Marine from Vidor, TX attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); attaches a power cable to the electric motors trainer. BRACT course Marines receive training on the function, associated components, and troubleshooting electric motors.

Private First Class Cainin D. Meraz (front), a Marine from Vidor, TX attending Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 3-16 (BRACT 3-16); attaches a power cable to the electric motors trainer. BRACT course Marines receive training on the function, associated components, and troubleshooting electric motors.

Photo by BRACT 3-16

Marines attending Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 5-16 (BEEEST 5-16), at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.; review their student outlines before receiving a class on solid state devices.

Marines attending Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 5-16 (BEEEST 5-16), at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.; review their student outlines before receiving a class on solid state devices.

Photo by BEEEST 5-16

Marines attending Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 5-16 (BEEEST 5-16), at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.; review their student outlines before receiving a class on solid state devices.

Marines attending Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 5-16 (BEEEST 5-16), at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.; review their student outlines before receiving a class on solid state devices.

Photo by BEEEST 5-16

On May 10, 2016 Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer, attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); examines the underside (or substructure) of a nonstandard timber bridge. Students with CEO 5-16 were given classes on the design, construction, and employment of these types of bridges.

On May 10, 2016 Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer, attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); examines the underside (or substructure) of a nonstandard timber bridge. Students with CEO 5-16 were given classes on the design, construction, and employment of these types of bridges.

Photo by CEO 5-16

As part of the Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co) Change of Command Ceremony Captain Mark Kand, the incoming Company Commander; addresses the Marines, Sailors, and civilians in attendance.

As part of the Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co) Change of Command Ceremony Captain Mark Kand, the incoming Company Commander; addresses the Marines, Sailors, and civilians in attendance.

Photo by H&S Company

On May 13, 2016 the Marines of Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Corps Engineer School participated in a Change of Command Ceremony in which Captain Zack A. Pinkerton relinquished command to Captain Mark Kand. The change of command ceremony is a formal tradition, symbolizing the continuity of the authority of command. It is a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one officer to another and is usually conducted before the assembled company of the command.

On May 13, 2016 the Marines of Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Corps Engineer School participated in a Change of Command Ceremony in which Captain Zack A. Pinkerton relinquished command to Captain Mark Kand. The change of command ceremony is a formal tradition, symbolizing the continuity of the authority of command. It is a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one officer to another and is usually conducted before the assembled company of the command.

Photo by H&S Company

As part of the Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co) Change of Command ceremony on May 13, 2016 Colonel Scott A. Baldwin, Marine Corps Engineer School Commanding Officer; explains the unique situations of being a H&S Co company commander, provides remarks to the outgoing and incoming company commanders; and those in attendance.

As part of the Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co) Change of Command ceremony on May 13, 2016 Colonel Scott A. Baldwin, Marine Corps Engineer School Commanding Officer; explains the unique situations of being a H&S Co company commander, provides remarks to the outgoing and incoming company commanders; and those in attendance.

Photo by H&S Company

On May 13, 2016 Captain Zack A. Pinkerton (right) relinquishes command of Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co), Marine Corps Engineer School to Captain Mark Kand (left).

On May 13, 2016 Captain Zack A. Pinkerton (right) relinquishes command of Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co), Marine Corps Engineer School to Captain Mark Kand (left).

Photo by H&S Company

FMS field meet

FMS field meet

Photo by LCPL Plunkett

FMS Field Meet

FMS Field Meet

Photo by LCpl Plunkett

FMS Mud Run

FMS Mud Run

Photo by LCpl Plunkett

FMS Mud Run

FMS Mud Run

Photo by LCpl Plunkett