Camp Pendleton confirms Marine missing, did not report for duty


by KTLA

KTLA— A North Carolina family is trying to locate missing Camp Pendleton Marine Corporal Charles Alex Benfield.

Los Angeles Times—Marine killed during 'routine military operations' at Camp Pendleton. A Marine died Tuesday evening during what were described as "routine military operations" at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, according to the Marine Corps. The Marine was part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and died around 5 p.m. The incident is under investigation, the Marine Corps said in a statement, and the name of the deceased will not be released until at least 24 hours after next of kin are notified. "At this time...

The Monitor—Marine killed in ‘mishap’ at Camp Pendleton identified as McAllen native. A U.S. Marine who was killed at Camp Pendleton in California last week has been identified as a McAllen native.

FOX News—Marine killed during 'routine military operation' at Camp Pendleton: USMC. A U.S. Marine was killed Tuesday evening during an operation at Camp Pendleton's air base in California, the Marine Corps said. The USMC said in a press release that the incident happened during a "routine military operation" at Camp Pendleton in San Diego. The Marine died at 5 p.m. local time at the base on Tuesday. The USMC did not identify the Marine or a cause of death pending family notification. MARINE KILLED IN TRAINING ACCIDENT NEAR CAMP LEJEUNE, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER PROMOTION,...