The Marines Corps has launched an investigation after the California Highway Patrol said shrapnel from an artillery shell, fired during a live-fire demonstration touted by the White House, struck a law enforcement vehicle.

No injuries were reported when an artillery round “detonated overhead prematurely” during Saturday’s 250th anniversary celebration for the Marines Corps at Camp Pendleton, the highway patrol said.

But at least one of its patrol vehicles, on hand to help stop and divert traffic on Interstate 5 through the base during the demonstration, was damaged, the highway patrol said in a statement Sunday.

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[–] -3 points 1 year ago* (5 children)

Only because of my years of service in the US military...

How long were you in the US military, Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone?

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I'm not even American, you know that.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Oh really?

    Well, congrats for taking such a vested interest in American military and law enforcement that you feel comfortable walking into a comment thread and telling a bunch of Americans how complicated interactions between the two groups work.

    Super helpful mate, really appreciate it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    murika yeh! ... not.

    gtf outta here with that shit you self centered prick.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    How is direct experience being " a self centered prick"?

    If someone said race car drivers don't have to obey the speed limit on the highway. And someone who used to race shows up and clarifies they still had to follow the law...

    Would you get mad and insult them for having direct experience and sharing their knowledge?

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