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Controversy Mounts Over Military Artillery Exercises on California Freeways

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Source: The New York Times
Controversy Mounts Over Military Artillery Exercises on California Freeways
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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.

Topics:nationworld#artillery#california#camp-pendleton#interstate-5#military#world
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