Marine Corps, J.D. Vance and Camp Pendleton
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Camp Pendleton honors 250 years of Marine Corps tradition with live amphibious demo, beach bash, and fireworks Saturday, Oct. 18.
Marines from Camp Pendleton gathered at the beach on Camp Pendleton with Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Oceanside, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tens of thousands of military members and their families gathered at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, with an appearance from Vice President JD Vance.
Plans for a live missile demonstration prompted criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor had considered closing Interstate 5, but has since decided to keep the freeway open.