The Mendleton Foundation is unique among veteran’s support charities. Run entirely by retired and active duty service members, we’re a community first. And that’s because we started as a community first.The Mendleton Foundation began as a Facebook group created for Camp Pendleton Marines and sailors to exchange and sell military gear. One evening, a Marine in a dark place with nowhere else to turn reached out for support.The response was immediate and overwhelming. Dozens of members offered help in whatever ways they could. Even more reached out to share similar stories and struggles. The entire community rallied around one man in his moment of need. A moment of need that was familiar to many.A movement was born.Our mission is simple: Support. Share. Strengthen. We’re going to eliminate service member suicide and isolation.We do this through running a welcoming and safe online support network exclusively for service members. It’s a place to share memories, post questions, ask for help, or simply connect with fellow veterans and active duty members from across the country.We also organize local events for our members and their families, friends, and loved ones. These events are so important to us and our community. Whether it’s a beach barbecue, a hike, a gun shoot or a car show, these events are opportunities for veterans and service members to connect, share, and have fun.The Mendleton Foundation welcomes service members of all ethnicities, genders, and ages and their loved ones at our events. However, some of our events are for service members only.

Responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for multiple organizations (or lines of business and brands within an organization) in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.Day-to-day tasks include managing and coordinating marketing and creative staff, leading market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services, and liaising with media organizations and advertising agencies.

Plans, develops, directs, and coordinates comprehensive communication programs, to include media, public affairs and publications, in close collaboration with other institutional communications and/or public relations activities.

Navy corpsmen serve in a variety of hospital and clinic environments; aboard ships, submarines and in aviation squadrons; and with the U.S. Marine Corps. In clinical environments, Navy corpsmen may serve on hospital wards as nurse assistants or as assistants in medical clinics of all types. Navy corpsmen at sea may be the only medical support on their ships or may work alongside physicians. Navy corpsmen, or "docs," in the Marine Corps frequently serve in infantry units providing combat casualty care.