Camp Pendleton
Coverage of Camp Pendleton in the Nexus archive.
- Marine recruit dies after medical emergency during physical exam at Camp Pendleton
A Marine recruit died days after suffering a medical emergency. The incident occurred while the individual was undergoing a routine physical fitness evaluation at Camp Pendleton.
- US Marines launched a drone from a moving helicopter to scout a ship for a special operations boarding team
US Marines tested launching FPV drones from moving helicopters during a shipboarding exercise to scout target vessels and reduce mission risks. The experiment explored using helicopters as airborne command hubs and motherships for drones, mirroring tactics seen in Ukraine. The drones, primarily Nero Archer models, are cost-effective tools for maritime operations.
- Southern California man found guilty in fentanyl overdose death of U.S. Marine
A Southern California man was found guilty of federal drug trafficking and firearm crimes for supplying fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills that caused the death of an active-duty U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal. The Department of Justice announced the verdict, citing evidence presented during the trial.
- Disney and Usha Vance team up to honor military families and surprise them with magical gifts
Usha Vance, Disney, and Blue Star Families hosted an event at MacDill Air Force Base to promote childhood literacy through the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, distributing books and Disney World tickets to military families. Disney committed $2.5 million to Blue Star Families and has donated over 370,000 books to military children during their 15-year partnership.
- Camp Pendleton breach during pursuit leads to over 112 pounds of cocaine, fentanyl seized
A routine traffic stop led to a six-hour manhunt at Camp Pendleton after the driver breached the gates, resulting in the seizure of over 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl.
- Two suspects arrested after crashing through Camp Pendleton gate with 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl
Two suspects were arrested after crashing through Camp Pendleton's gate with 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. The incident prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order as authorities secured the installation.
- Camp Pendleton breach leads to cocaine and fentanyl bust
Two suspects were arrested and face federal charges after breaching Camp Pendleton during a traffic stop. Their car contained pounds of cocaine and fentanyl.
- Camp Pendleton breach leads to cocaine and fentanyl bust
Two suspects were arrested and face federal charges after breaching Camp Pendleton during a traffic stop. Their vehicle was found to contain pounds of cocaine and fentanyl.
- 2 arrested at Camp Pendleton after 6-hour manhunt; drugs seized
Two suspects arrested at Camp Pendleton after a six-hour manhunt following a breach of the Marine base during a law enforcement pursuit. Authorities reported that a shelter-in-place order was lifted and drugs were seized.
- Fire at Camp Pendleton prompts evacuations
A brush fire ignited inside Camp Pendleton on Wednesday morning, threatening structures and prompting an evacuation order. The fire led to the evacuation of the area as authorities responded to the incident.
- Fire at Camp Pendleton prompts evacuations near Oceanside
A brush fire ignited at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday morning, threatening structures and prompting an evacuation order for the base's golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby Oceanside areas. Authorities confirmed the incident and issued the orders.
- Fire at Camp Pendleton prompts evacuations near Oceanside
A brush fire ignited at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday morning, threatening structures and prompting an evacuation order for the base's golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby Oceanside areas.
- California Tesla driver seen napping behind wheel on Interstate 5
A Tesla driver was seen napping behind the wheel on Interstate 5 in Southern California, as captured by cellphone footage and reported to KTLA. The incident occurred near Camp Pendleton in the southbound lanes.