"Responding to criticism from lawmakers, Camp Pendleton says it will not seek to shut down all or part of Interstate 5 on Saturday when it stages a live-fire amphibious assault exercise in the presence of Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. All training events will occur on approved training ranges and comport with established safety protocols, the base said in a statement issued at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. No public highways or transportation routes will be closed."
"The White House, Navy and Marines had been privately discussing whether the exercise which is expected to involve the use of ammo and ordnance during simulated warfare warranted a freeway closure. The demonstration will be filmed by the White House for inclusion in a national primetime broadcast on Nov. 9, one day before the official 250th anniversary of the Marines, Camp Pendleton officials said in a statement. The Navy turned that age on Oct. 13."
"Rep. Mike Levin, a Democrat whose district includes part of North County, issued a statement saying the birthday of the Navy and Marines deserves to be celebrated in a way worthy of their legacy and consistent with their values: honor, courage, and commitment. That's why I am concerned by reports that portions of Interstate 5 could be closed for several hours in both directions on Friday and Saturday to accommodate events tied to anything partisan or political, he said."
Camp Pendleton announced it will not seek to close Interstate 5 for a scheduled live-fire amphibious assault exercise featuring Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. All training events will take place on approved training ranges and follow established safety protocols, with no public highways or transportation routes closed. The White House, Navy and Marines considered a freeway closure as the exercise could involve ammo and ordnance during simulated warfare. The demonstration will be filmed for a national primetime broadcast on Nov. 9, coinciding with the Marines' 250th anniversary and planned local protests and political criticism.
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