Marine killed during training in California

U.S. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group observe Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division during a platoon live-fire event on range 205 as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 22, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

The Marine Corps announced the death of a soldier assigned to the Tactical Training Exercise Control Group yesterday.

According to the MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms, the Marine was involved in a vehicle rollover with a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle on July 27, 2024, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center.

The Marine was treated at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, Twentynine Palms, and medically evacuated to Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA where medical authorities pronounced the Marine deceased.

“The incident occurred during Service Level Training Exercise 5-24. No other Marines were injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Marine during this difficult time,” the release said.

The identity of the Marine will not be released until 24 hours after all next-of-kin notifications have been completed.

The cause of the rollover is under investigation.

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