Marine Corps live-fire misfire rains shrapnel on California highway
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Marine Corps live-fire misfire rains shrapnel on California highway

18 March, 2026.USA.3 sources

Key Takeaways

  • One-in-a-million misfire during Camp Pendleton live-fire demo rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.
  • The shrapnel strike damaged two California Highway Patrol vehicles, per Marine Corps investigation.
  • During a Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration, Vice President JD Vance attended.

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