US Marine Corps
Shrapnel incident mars Marine Corps 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton
A piece of shrapnel from a Marine Corps live-fire demonstration struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle during the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025. Vice President JD Vance, the first Marine to serve as vice president, attended the event and delivered a speech honoring the Corps. No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom.