A motorcycle that is part of Vice President JD Vance's security detail and a California Highway Patrol car were hit with shrapnel on Saturday after a 155-millimeter shell exploded over Interstate 5 during a live-fire demonstration for the Marines' 250th anniversary on Saturday,

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov.

Vice President JD Vance rang in the Marine Corps’ 250th at Camp Pendleton, praising fellow Marines after an assault demo and pledging they are ready to fight and win.

Both Vance, a former Marine who served as a public affairs officer in Iraq, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth celebrated the show of force and praised the gathered troops for their service to the country and for adhering to standards they argue have eroded in the quest for diversity under previous administrations.

As protesters marched against the Trump administration Saturday, Vice President JD Vance took the stage at a live artillery demonstration at Camp Pendleton.

Vice President JD Vance marked the US semiquincentennial with a powerful military demonstration at Camp Pendleton, showcasing Marine strength amid a government shutdown. The event, which drew protesters and criticism from Governor Newsom,

"Artillery pieces have historically been fired during routine training from land-based artillery firing points west of the I-5 into impact areas east of the interstate within existing safety protocols and without the need to close the route," the statement said.

The Marines are gearing up for their 250th birthday Saturday with a high-octane amphibious demonstration at Camp Pendleton's Red Beach, featuring amphibious vehicles storming the