The Mainside post office at Camp Pendleton could soon be renamed after Medal of Honor recipients if a newly-introduced bill is passed.
Earlier this week, 49th District California Congressman Darrell Issa introduced H.R. 5468, a bill to rename the Mainside post office located at 1103 USPS Building at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base to the “Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office.”
The bill proposes to name the post office to specifically recognize those of the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Corpsman with strong ties to Camp Pendleton who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor – the nation’s highest award for valor and heroism.
Issa released the following statement in support of the bill:
“The stories of valor by Medal of Honor recipients are inspiring and worthy of remembrance by every citizen in our country. This naming will serve as an enduring reminder for all that visit of the heroism of their fellow servicemen and servicewomen. To all of the Marines and Navy Corpsman with ties to Camp Pendleton we are grateful for your bravery and service.”
The bill has the bipartisan support of 50 members of Congress.
