Marines' 250th Anniversary Celebration Sparks Controversy

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Marines' 250th Anniversary Celebration Sparks Controversy

What Happened?

A patrol car was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round fired during a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton.
The incident occurred during the Marines' 250th anniversary celebration, attended by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Key Points:

No injuries were reported, but the incident raised concerns about public safety.
The California Highway Patrol is requesting an after-action review with the federal government to discuss public safety.

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