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Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway

California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.

By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters

88 minutes ago

Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog finds

Industry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

2 days ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

2 days ago

Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash

Maj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.

By Beth Sullivan

3 days ago

Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit

A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.

5 days ago

Family visit to Camp Pendleton ended with ICE deporting Marine’s dad

A U.S. Marine says his parents were detained by ICE officials after they visited a California military base and one of them was later deported.

8 days ago