In a shock-and-awe attack heard across coastal North County, the Navy and Marines launched an hour-long amphibious assault landing at Camp Pendleton Saturday in a brawny celebration of the service. With nine warships taking position off the coast,

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance touched down Saturday afternoon at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to witness a full-force amphibious demonstration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Protesters are planning to gather outside Camp Pendleton this weekend as Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visit the Marine Corps base.

The vice president spoke after a demonstration of Marine amphibious capabilities including firing howitzer guns over Interstate 5.

The California Highway Patrol reopened a large swath of Interstate 5 Saturday after it was closed for a few hours during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton witnessed by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,

The military showcase has drawn has drawn strong objections from Gov. Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a 17-mile portion of the interstate.

Gov. Gavin Newsom raised concerns over a White House-directed plan to use live ordnance during a military anniversary celebration off Camp Pendleton’s coast — where his office says Navy ships are expected to fire over Interstate 5 and onto the base.

El secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, y el secretario de la Marina, John Phelan, harán declaraciones relacionadas con el evento.