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School of Infantry - West

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Camp Pendleton, CA
Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during their motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. After the Marines graduate recruit training, they receive 10 days of leave before reporting to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Charlie Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 16.
Co. C - Family Day - Sept. 15, 2016
Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during their motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. After the Marines graduate recruit training, they receive 10 days of leave before reporting to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Charlie Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 16.
Family and friends wait for the arrival of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 10. HMLA-267 and other units from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing returned from a seven-month deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit after conducting operations from the Western Pacific to the Arabian Gulf to include strikes against ISIL targets in Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)
3rd MAW units return from deployment with 13th MEU
Family and friends wait for the arrival of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 10. HMLA-267 and other units from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing returned from a seven-month deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit after conducting operations from the Western Pacific to the Arabian Gulf to include strikes against ISIL targets in Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)
A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. This is the first time they have seen their Marines since they arrived at the depot 13 weeks ago. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 21.
Co. E - Family Day
A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. This is the first time they have seen their Marines since they arrived at the depot 13 weeks ago. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 21.
U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released)
U.S. Marines Family Showcase
U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif (August 16, 2016) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Mercado,Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Family Medicine Faculty Associate Program Director, leads the instruction of a Communication in Healthcare class, August 16, 2016. The CIH course is a four-hour peer-led training program that promotes better communication between patient and provider. The course addresses one-on-one communication skills like mindfulness, reflective listening, information gathering, and setting a joint agenda in every-day interactions with patients and peers. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Yasmine T. Muhammad)
CIH Course
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif (August 16, 2016) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Mercado,Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Family Medicine Faculty Associate Program Director, leads the instruction of a Communication in Healthcare class, August 16, 2016. The CIH course is a four-hour peer-led training program that promotes better communication between patient and provider. The course addresses one-on-one communication skills like mindfulness, reflective listening, information gathering, and setting a joint agenda in every-day interactions with patients and peers. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Yasmine T. Muhammad)
U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released)
Marines Family Showcase II
U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released)
Gunnery. Sgt. Travis Borkowski, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, reunites with his family after returning from a deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 10. During his deployment, Borkowski and his wife Megan officially adopted Briella after fostering her for almost two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
Marine family opens heart, home to foster children
Gunnery. Sgt. Travis Borkowski, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, reunites with his family after returning from a deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 10. During his deployment, Borkowski and his wife Megan officially adopted Briella after fostering her for almost two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
Rest In Peace LCpl Segovia Lopez
Rest In Peace LCpl Segovia Lopez
Rest In Peace LCpl Segovia Lopez
LES (Leadership Education Seminar) is a three-day seminar for command-nominated military spouses.
LES (Leadership Education Seminar)
LES (Leadership Education Seminar) is a three-day seminar for command-nominated military spouses.
Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during their motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. After the Marines graduate recruit training, they receive 10 days of leave before reporting to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Charlie Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 16. Family and friends wait for the arrival of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 10. HMLA-267 and other units from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing returned from a seven-month deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit after conducting operations from the Western Pacific to the Arabian Gulf to include strikes against ISIL targets in Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released) A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. This is the first time they have seen their Marines since they arrived at the depot 13 weeks ago. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 21. U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released) MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif (August 16, 2016) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Mercado,Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Family Medicine Faculty Associate Program Director, leads the instruction of a Communication in Healthcare class, August 16, 2016. The CIH course is a four-hour peer-led training program that promotes better communication between patient and provider. The course addresses one-on-one communication skills like mindfulness, reflective listening, information gathering, and setting a joint agenda in every-day interactions with patients and peers. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Yasmine T. Muhammad) U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released) Gunnery. Sgt. Travis Borkowski, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, reunites with his family after returning from a deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 10. During his deployment, Borkowski and his wife Megan officially adopted Briella after fostering her for almost two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) Rest In Peace LCpl Segovia Lopez LES (Leadership Education Seminar) is a three-day seminar for command-nominated military spouses.
Family Readiness Officer:  GySgt Abimael Torres
Email Address:  abimael.torres@usmc.mil
Phone:  760-763-7202
Cell Phone:  760-468-4624
Unit Address:  School of Infantry-West, Building 520523, Camp Pendleton CA 92055
On behalf of the Commanding Officer, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to School of Infantry (West).  My name is Gunnery Sergeant Abimael Torres and I am honored to serve as your Family Readiness Officer (FRO).

Family Readiness is a vital part of our unit’s mission to support our Marines, Sailors, and the wellbeing of our families.  While it is the primary responsibility of the individual Marine/Sailor to keep his/her family informed, the FRO can assist in this responsibility by providing resource information regarding the many services and programs that are available.

Contact information is important, and that is why I value yours.  When your Marine or Sailor checks in, he/she provides me with family members’ information so that I may keep you informed and connected, please make sure your Marine/Sailor has listed you as a contact.  SOI (W) Facebook, website and weekly information is sent out with everything from classes, free events, unit gatherings, and more to keep you in the know!  Sensitive information will only be passed via phone or in person.

I believe that in order to succeed as a military family, you have to have the right tools. These tools include an understanding of how the military works and an abundant knowledge of resources. To provide you with these tools I urge you to reach out to me if ever you have a question.  Building resilient families, Marines, and Sailors to be prepared for whatever the Marine Corps throws at you is my priority.

Every day is a learning experience as a member of the Marine Corps family.   As your FRO, I am available to help you with a variety of challenges as a communication link and an information and referral resource. This includes the service members, spouses, parents, extended family, friends, and others.

I encourage you to get involved and attend the different events we host here in SOI (W),  I am always in need of volunteers so please contact me if you are interested in helping out in one form or another!  In the meantime please let me know if there is anything we can help you with.   If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below or via e-mail.

Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the SOI (W) family. I look forward to having you as a valuable member of our team.
SOI-W Policy Letter 2-16 (Policy Concerning Mass Communication in the Event of a Crisis)
SOI-W Policy Letter 7-17 (Unit Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) Policy)

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