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A 17-mile stretch of the 5 Freeway was closed due to a live ammunition demonstration at Camp Pendleton celebrating the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, causing major traffic delays and rerouting, with the freeway reopening by 3 p.m.
A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was temporarily reopened during a military event at Camp Pendleton, but traffic delays persisted due to live-fire artillery rounds being shot over the freeway, causing safety concerns and protests, with officials criticizing the lack of coordination and safety measures.
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to fire 155mm artillery shells over California's Interstate 5 during a demonstration at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, prompting criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom over safety concerns and lack of coordination, despite official assurances of safety and routine training practices.
California's governor is considering shutting down parts of Interstate 5 due to concerns over a military celebration off Camp Pendleton involving live-fire demonstrations, with potential impacts on traffic and safety, amid limited information from the federal government.
A peaceful protest took place outside Camp Pendleton to oppose the use of military force against civil protests in Los Angeles, amid heightened military alert and deployment of National Guard troops following widespread demonstrations and law enforcement actions.
Sgt. Matthew K. Bylski, a Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, was killed in a tactical vehicle rollover during training at Camp Pendleton, California. Fourteen other Marines were in the vehicle at the time, with one remaining in the hospital in good condition. The Marine Corps is investigating the incident. This comes after previous safety issues with the older tracked amphibious assault vehicle, leading to the permanent halt of its deployments in 2021. The newer amphibious combat vehicle, which replaced the older platform, is now being used but has also experienced rollover incidents.
A Marine at Camp Pendleton in California was killed and 14 others were injured when an amphibious combat vehicle rolled over during a training exercise. The injured Marines were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment. The incident is currently under investigation.
Three Marines from Camp Pendleton were killed and 20 others injured in a fiery crash of an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during a routine training exercise in Australia. The injured Marines were transported to a hospital, with one in critical condition and two in stable condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation. This incident adds to the previous fatal crashes involving Marine Ospreys since 2012, raising concerns about the aircraft's safety.
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.
A Marine died during a live-fire training exercise at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. The Marine was a student at the School of Infantry-West, and an investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing. The Marine Corps is providing support to the family and peers of the student.
A U.S. Marine from Columbia, Tennessee, identified as Joseph Whaley, was killed during a live-fire training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Whaley, a recent high school graduate, was assigned as a student to the School of Infantry-West. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation, and the Marine Corps is providing support to his family and peers.
A Marine died during a night live-fire training event at the Marine Corps' School of Infantry-West at Camp Pendleton, California. The Marine's identity has not been disclosed, and an investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing. The School of Infantry-West provides support to the family and peers of the deceased, and no further information is available at this time.
A Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton in California has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who was found in a base barracks. The Marine is facing charges of sexual assault of a minor and violating liberty restriction. The girl had been missing for over two weeks before being located on the base. Her identity and the details of the case have not been released. The Marine will undergo a preliminary hearing to determine if he will face a court-martial.
A US Marine who was previously questioned about a missing teenage girl found in his barracks at Camp Pendleton now faces charges of sexual assault of a minor and violating liberty restriction in an unrelated case. The Marine has been released back to his military command, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday to determine if the case should proceed to court-martial. Further information is currently unavailable to protect the ongoing investigation and the rights of the subject.
A Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton has been charged with sexual assault of a minor after a 14-year-old girl was found in the barracks in June. The girl's family alleges that she was a victim of sex trafficking. The Marine also faces a charge for violating liberty restrictions in a prior incident. The Marine's identity has not been released, and the case will be reviewed to determine if it should go to court-martial. The circumstances of how the girl and the Marine came into contact are unclear.