Camp Pendleton
DOVER, DE - MAY 09: A U.S. Marine Corps carry team moves the flag-draped transfer case with the remains of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Huling past a saluting U.S. Army carry team on the tarmac at Dover Air Force Base May 9, 2012 in Dover, Delaware. Assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Pendleton, CA, Huling of West Chester, OH, died May 6 in the Helmand province of Afghanistan after being shot by a person wearing an Afghan National Army uniform. Huling's death is still under investigation.
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First and foremost, I wanted to spend as much time around Marines and the troops as possible. I was able to go to Camp Pendleton early on with [director] Scott Hicks and just hang out with them, see what it was like
Wie and Kia Motors announced Wednesday that they are donating $50,000 to Operation Hero, a non-profit program run by the Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA, which provides free tutoring and counseling to more than 375 children that live on base.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Grand Canyon fall kills Marine who was going home
this week after falling from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, where he had stopped to do some sightseeing on his way home from Camp Pendleton , Calif., his father said.After two years in the Marines, Jeffery Klingsick had big plans, said his father, Russ Read more »
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Woman charged in death of Marine's wife
apartment complex in Fallbrook, a town of 38,000 people known for its avocado orchards, rolling hills and proximity to Camp Pendleton.Neighbors were stunned when coroner investigators identified the body of Killgore."It's very bizarre. I wish I knew the end Read more »
Around the web
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Breaking: Westboro Cult to Protest at Kansas Marine’s Funeral – Friends Seek Support
young Marine from our church was returning home from Camp Pendleton to Derby, KS last week after finishing his tour in Afghanistan. He and a buddy stopped off to look at the Grand Canyon, and in a freak accident, he fell 600 feet to his death. His funeral 11:43 AM from Gateway Pundit Read more »
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PHOTO: Last Flight Over CONUS
with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 conduct a final day of flying in the continental United States at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 22. Two UH-1Y Venoms and two AH-1W Super Cobras formed up for the unit's final flight in the continental United States 5/29/12 from Strategy Page Read more »
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Camp Pendleton Marine Opens Bar With Controversial Name (Video)
former Camp Pendleton Marine fulfilled his dream of opening a bar after leaving the service - but he didn't anticipate running into trouble over the name. "Bastards" had its grand opening last night in the city of Downey, to coincide with Memorial Day. Owner from KPBS | 89.5 FM Read more »
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Fallen Marine's Letter Read To Troops Overseas
DIEGO -- Troops overseas made a Memorial Day tribute to all fallen military members using the words of a Camp Pendleton Marine. Sgt. William Stacey's final words are still being spoken and his message is being heard across the world. On Jan. 31, Stacey was from 10news.com San Diego Read more »
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Camp Pendleton Battalion Honored In Unique Way On Memorial Day (Video)
parents of a 19-year-old Camp Pendleton Marine who was killed in 2010 have restored a vintage Chevrolet truck to honor him, and his entire battalion. The truck was unveiled today at Six Flags in St. Louis. Lance Cpl. Phillip Vennedge was a member of the 3rd from KPBS | 89.5 FM Read more »
