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A U.S. military helicopter carrying five Marines has gone missing while flying from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California. Search-and-rescue units have been deployed to look for the missing Super Stallion helicopter in the area of the Cleveland National Forest, where heavy snow was falling and rugged terrain was reported.
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.
The United States Marine Corps is currently without a confirmed leader for the first time in over a century as Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block promotions for senior military positions. General David Berger stepped down as commandant, and although General Eric Smith has been nominated as the next leader, he has not been confirmed by the Senate and will serve in an acting role. Tuberville is protesting a Department of Defense policy related to abortion, claiming it violates federal law. The Marine Corps is urging the Senate to act and approve a confirmed leader, emphasizing the importance of stable leadership transitions for national security and military readiness.