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A traffic stop turned into a six-hour manhunt when a driver breached Camp Pendleton gates and abandoned a car in base housing, yielding about 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl; the case is now in federal hands with suspects facing federal charges.
Drift smoke from an 800-acre fire burning near Camp Pendleton in San Diego County blew into Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, triggering a smoke advisory. Air quality is expected to range from moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups, with heavier smoke posing health risks for everyone as southwest winds push the plume through Southwest Riverside County.
A fast-moving brush fire on Camp Pendleton’s November Training Area burned over 500 acres, prompting evacuation warnings for parts of Oceanside and the evacuation of the Oceanside Golf Course; officials said no evacuations were ordered yet, while residents were urged to prepare to leave and head to El Camino High School if needed. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the ground and air. By late afternoon, forward progress had stopped and evacuation warnings were lifted; the cause is under investigation.
Three San Diego–based warships led by the USS Boxer, carrying up to 2,500 Marines from Camp Pendleton’s 11th MEU, departed for the Middle East to bolster U.S. forces amid tensions with Iran; the Boxer with its Portland and Comstock is part of a Boxer Amphibious Ready Group intended for rapid-response missions, following the earlier deployment of another carrier group and amid Pentagon plans to potentially augment regional ground operations and secure key maritime chokepoints.
An investigation found that a round fired during Camp Pendleton's live-fire demonstration for the Marines’ 250th anniversary detonated in midair after its fuze activated prematurely, sending shrapnel onto the I-5 freeway and puncturing a California Highway Patrol vehicle; officials call it a “one-in-a-million” malfunction with no definitive explanation.
A Marine Corps investigation found a rare one-in-a-million malfunction during a October live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton caused an M795 round to detonate prematurely at about 1,480 feet, sending shrapnel onto Interstate 5 and striking a CHP patrol car and motorcycle; no injuries were reported. The 666-page report says the incident was not due to negligence and cites possible factors like close firing positions and anomalous electromagnetic energy. The event drew political criticism and questions about safety and purpose in a demonstration tied to the Marine Corps’ anniversary.
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.