Marine killed during 'routine military operations' at Camp Pendleton
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SAN DIEGO — A Marine was killed at Camp Pendleton Tuesday evening during what military officials described as "routine military operations."
The Marine was a member of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, which is part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's communications office said little else about the incident, other than that the Marine died about 5 p.m. Tuesday. A spokesperson said she could not provide further details about the circumstances of the incident, which she said is still under investigation.
The name of the Marine who died will not be released until at least 24 hours after the family is notified of the Marine's death.
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