J. D. Vance, Marine Corps and California Highway Patrol
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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.
Vice President JD Vance is coming to Camp Pendleton on Saturday for the event. That’s led to planned freeway closures near the base.
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)
Vice President JD Vance celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps on Saturday at a California event that drew some pushback from Gov. Gavin Newsom over a live artillery demonstration.