Camp Pendleton Marine killed when tree falls on him

Story updated August 7, 11:25 a.m. 

A Marine was killed Friday after a tree fell on him at Camp Pendleton, California, Corps officials said.

Lance Cpl. Cody J. Haley, 20, was doing routine physical training when he was struck by a falling tree, 1st Marine Division announced in a news release. Haley was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:29 a.m.

Investigators are looking into what made the tree fall, said division spokesman 1st Lt. Paul Gainey, who confirmed that a storm did not blow the tree over.

“We are heartbroken at the tragic loss of a member of the Marine Corps family, and we will do all we can to comfort the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased,” 1st Marine Division announced in a Sunday news release.

Haley, of Hardin, Iowa, deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2016, and his military awards include the National Defense Service medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal and Sea Service Deployment ribbon, according to the news release.

In Other News

Hawaii Marine infantry unit folds, while refueling unit activates

Both changes are tied to Force Design 2030, the Pacific-focused restructuring of the Marine Corps.

108-year-old original Montford Point Marine honored for his service

Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.

Key Islamic State leader killed in US military operation in Somalia

No U.S. troops or civilians were harmed in the operation.

How Area 51 became a hotbed for conspiracy theories

The conspiracies about aliens out of Area 51 began more than 75 years ago.

In homicide trial, Marine Raiders’ defense seeks other causes of death

Defense lawyers worked to sow doubt about the prosecution’s theory that former Green Beret Rick Rodriguez died because of his head injury.

Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last year

Department leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.

NIIT helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.

New ‘black box’ pilot program aims to reduce military rollover deaths

Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles.

Experts, data point to women as best military recruiting pool

Women are still in in the vast minority in the military, but experts say they are an important recruiting pool.

Unwise divestments are crippling US Marine Corps aviation

The reductions are not the result of insufficient funding or mandated cuts in personnel; the wounds have been self-inflicted.

Load More