Marine Fatality at California Infantry School Identified by Corps

Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Whaley, a Marine Corps infantry student, died during a nighttime live-fire training event at the West Coast infantry school, Camp Pendleton. Whaley was in his fourth week of the 13-week Basic Reconnaissance Course, which is the entry-level training for Marine reconnaissance. An investigation is ongoing, and the Marine Corps is providing support to Whaley's family during this difficult time.