Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) introduced a bill on Wednesday to rename the Mainside post office on the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in California to the Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office.
With the bipartisan support of 50 members of Congress, Issa introduced H.R. 5468 by saying the naming would honor those with close ties to Camp Pendleton who have earned the Congressional Medal of Honor, the United State’s highest award for valor and heroism
“The stories of valor by Medal of Honor recipients are inspiring and worthy of remembrance by every citizen in our country,” Issa said. “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 post office is at 1103 USPS Building 1103 on the base.
The Medal of Honor is only given after the death of the serviceman or woman due to the extreme acts of heroism and selflessness.