Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, 1st Marine Division commanding general, addresses the crowd of Marines, sailors and members of the Marine Corps League, at the opening of the Marine West Expo’s three-day event that was held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, South Mesa staff noncommissioned officer club, Jan. 26. Regner described the importance of the expo and all the opportunities it provided. Items showcased included visionary equipment displays and computer simulations of cutting edge technology designed specifically for the Marine Corps. There were also booths that provided information on training opportunities as well as college classes that encourage Marines to further themselves both professionally and academically.