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Tragic Death Occurs During Night Training at California Marine School

A Marine at the Marine Corps' School of Infantry-West at Camp Pendleton, California, died during a night live-fire training event on Thursday.

  • Editor Staff
  • August 22, 2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gunner Sgt. James Miller, drill master, Officer Candidate School (OCS), a Native of Rowing Meadows, IL, addresses candidates during a uniform issue on Marine Corps Base Quantico, May 23, 2023. The candidates were fitted for their uniforms with the help of Marine Corps and civilian staff.
(Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson Marine Corps Base Quantico)
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A Marine at the Marine Corps’ School of Infantry-West at Camp Pendleton, California, died during a night live-fire training event on Thursday. Details of the incident are scarce, and an investigation into the death is ongoing. The Marine’s name has not been released, and the command is fully cooperating with the investigation. The School of Infantry-West is providing support to the deceased’s family and peers.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Tragic Incident: A Marine died during a night live-fire training event at the School of Infantry-West in California, marking a grave occurrence during routine training.
  2. Ongoing Investigation: The circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated, and the command is actively cooperating with the efforts to understand what happened.
  3. Support for Family and Peers: The school is providing support to the deceased Marine’s family and fellow service members during this difficult time.
  4. About the School: The School of Infantry-West, where the incident occurred, is one of two locations where Marines receive additional training after boot camp, focusing on infantry training and general combat skills.

 

Source: https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/08/18/marine-dies-during-live-fire-training-at-west-coast-infantry-school/ 

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