14 Jan 2021 Garand Picture of the Day - 1948

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Pulgas was named for fleas... Las Pulgas: Eighteenth century soldiers accompanying a survey party for the San Luis Rey Mission were constantly bothered by fleas, or Las Pulgas, while camping here. The area was then named after the tiny pests that made a stronger impression than the physical beauty of the area.

A link on the whole camp, might bring you chills so grab a fifth first... https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Ne...f%20the%20area.