Pendleton's environmental security pioneer retires

Camp Pendleton’s endangered species and its historic Native American culture are saying “good-bye” and “thank you” to the man who played a substantial role in preserving the base’s rare environment for more than a decade.

Guadalupe Armas retired Jan. 30, after 17 years of successfully developing one of the most recognized, environmentally secure installations within the Department of Defense.

Armas headed Camp Pendleton’s Environmental Security Branch as the assistant chief of staff. He developed and executed the base’s natural and cultural environmental programs while supervising resource, la...