Sgt. Matthew Bylski died after the amphibious combat vehicle flipped during training on land at Camp Pendleton, California.
The 14 other Marines who were in the vehicle when it flipped were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation and treatment.
The expeditionary force is supposed to be commanded by a three-star general.
The Marine Corps halted an exercise at Twentynine Palms, California, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hilary.
Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Whaley died Thursday during nighttime live-fire training.
A Marine training at School of Infantry-West died Thursday during “a night live-fire training event," according to the Marine Corps.
Sgt. Maj. Steven M. Burkett was relieved "for a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to perform his duties."
A Marine at California’s Camp Pendleton has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who was found in a base barracks.
Military officials say a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her San Diego home was found in the barracks at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
The four victims of the single-car crash all served as Marines on the southern California base.
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