Marine artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event

Marines are investigating after a 155mm artillery round exploded over Interstate 5, hitting California Highway Patrol vehicles with shrapnel.
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I-5 to close in both directions along Camp Pendleton Saturday, CHP says

The decision to close Interstate 5 due to live-fire at Camp Pendleton was made early Saturday, a California Highway Patrol official told KPBS.

VP Vance joins Marines to celebrate 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton

Thousands of Marines, joined by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, gathered at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with a

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

SoCal freeway shut down for miles due to event involving live ammunition at Camp Pendleton

A 17-mile stretch of Southern California freeway was shut down Saturday because of a military event involving live ammunition at Camp Pendleton.

PHOTOS: Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary celebrated at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance, the first Marine to hold the office, will be attending a major event at Camp Pendleton this Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, featuring remarks from Vance and other dignitaries,
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Vance, Hegseth Camp Pendleton event snarls traffic, riles local officials

The demonstration of Marine amphibious capabilities includes firing Howitzer guns over Interstate 5, prompting four-hour closure Saturday.
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