Camera from hilltop, pans over an outdoor corral and collection of buildings (some quonset style) at U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California. In the middle background, what appears to be a firing range, can be seen. Other buildings sit atop hills in the far background. Scene shifts to close view of a chestnut mare, in a private stable. A sign on the gate reads "Reckless." The mare wears a blanket displaying a staff sergeant's stripes and service ribbons. The words "Sgt. Reckless 1st Mar. Div." also appear on it. Sgt. Reckless is contentedly eating from a trough of hay set up in the pen. Closeup of her horse blanket. (Note: Sgt. Reckless is seen here in retirement. She was bought by U.S. Marines in Korea, in 1952, during the Korean war, and trained to be a pack horse for the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Her decorations include: Purple Heart w/ 1 award star; Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 service star; Navy Unit Commendation; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/ 3 bronze service stars; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; United Nations Korea Medal; and French Fourragère. Sergeant Reckless died in 1968.)
Members of the 5th Division of USMC (United States Marine Corps ) march during the change of command of Major General Kyle to General Sawyer. The Marine Corps marching lead by a band at the Parade ground of Camp Pendleton, California, United States. Marines give a display of M-14 rifles and others with USMC flags.
Salute and gun firing. Major General Kyle General Sawyer along with other marines stand at the parade field at Camp Pendleton, California, United States. Marine marches with the USMC flag. Marines lower their flags. USMC standing in attention salutes. Marine Corps march playing a band on the field.
Training maneuvers during Operation Alligator Hide at the White Beach Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, United States. Marines holding M-14 rifles walking on a grassy area. A grassy hill in the background. Two Marines of 27th Marine Regiment in the grassy area with one of them digging a position with an entrenching tool. The other Marine next to an M60 machine gun. Vehicles moving in the far background. The White Beach in view in the background. A bunker in view on the White Beach.
Training maneuvers during Operation Alligator Hide at the White Beach Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, United States. United States Navy landing ship tank USS Wexford County (LST-1168) anchored. Several Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVPs) moving in the background. U.S. Navy personnel wearing helmets and red flotation gear, on an LCVP, holding a debarkation net. Other LCVPs in view in the background. The personnel on the deck of the ship with the landing net hanging on the side of the ship.
Training maneuvers during Operation Alligator Hide at the White Beach Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, United States. Marines carrying M-14 rifles walking over a dirt road. Hills in the background. Plants and bushes on either side of the road. A Marine walks on the road with a PRC-25 radio in back pack. Other Marines following him. A grassy area in the background. The Marines walking in a line along the dirt road.