Middle Row from left: Staff Sgt. Ericka Beck comforts her daughter Cara Steffens outside Camp Pendletons main gate in Oceanside on Saturday. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG). I cant quite describe the feeling I get when I force myself to come back to reality & think about how Im never going to see her again, Harrison wrote on Facebook. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas; Lance Cpl. A detonation set off by an ISIS-K suicide bomber near the airport's Abbey Gate amid evacuation efforts killed at least 170 Afghans, including several children, as well as two Brits and the child of a British citizen, according to Afghan and British officials. Sometimes this fast-paced training results in loud artillery, low-flying aircraft, weapons or demolition noise. Open House - Sat, Mar 4 11:00 a to 3:00 p - 1647 Shire Avenue, Oceanside, CA Storms Leave Residents Snowed In, As More Extreme Weather Comes, SDSU Men's Basketball Cancels Games Due To COVID, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Area: 3 Latest Upcoming Open Houses, Dining Oceanside: Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill. We at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune pledge to do our best to keep our neighbors informed about when and where those disruptions are likely to occur by releasinga weeklynoise report every Friday listing any potential noise generating events. Dont worry mom, my guys got me, he said. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming; Lance Cpl. Generally speaking, the following points will be true for all graduations at SOI: Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Roseville, north of Sacramento; Staff Sgt. The Taliban has worked with Al-Qaeda planners of the Sept. 11 attacks in the past, but has clashed with the Islamic State militants and terrorists known better as ISIS, who differ on the level of Islamic Fundamentalist law and how it should be enforced and how those who break that law should be punished. As the remains of the 13 service members were en route to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware always the first stop for U.S. forces killed overseas those who knew them grappled with their emotions and fears for the Marines still securing the evacuations while offering their support to the 2/1 community. All our anger, sadness and criticism needs a productive outlet, he said. This post has been corrected to indicate there was only one suicide bombing attack on Aug. 26. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG). With it being regarded as a peacetime Marine Corps, nobody expects deaths like this to happen in combat zones in this quantity the way it used to be, she said. Nine Marines and a sailor based at Camp Pendleton were among the 13 U.S. service members killed Thursday in a suicide bomb attack at the airport in Kabul, the Pentagon said Saturday. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio; Lance Cpl. At the end of the Vietnam War, in 1975, the battalion helped run a temporary shelter at Camp Pendleton in which thousands of Vietnamese refugees found help after fleeing the collapse of Saigon. Then a Chinook helicopter was shot down by militants using a rocket-propelled grenade. Frerking, got emotional as she said, We ask so much of our military families. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG), A growing memorial to the service men who were killed in a suicide attack in Kabul sits at the entrance gate to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Jess Vasquez Cant, who pleaded guilty to a bribery conspiracy charge, told judge he tarnished the publics perception of the Navy, 13th annual Marine Corps Trials set for Feb. 28 to March 12 at Camp Pendleton. My heart is so heavy for the families of the guys who were lost, for the Afghan people, for our husbands who had to lose their friends and had to witness everything theyre seeing over there.. 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Ten Marines and at . All right, were heroes now, man., Family friend Paul Arreola said the videos show the heart of this young man, the love he has.. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Missouri. Erika Ritchie is an award-winning staff writer for the Orange County Register and 10 other Southern California News Group newspapers. When the news broke about the deaths of these young, brave men being from Camp Pendleton, it hits different. As much as it was terrible to read it for our mental health, it was the only way we knew what was going on.. Staff Sgt. Nine Marines were part of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and the sole Navy sailor killed was a corpsman who had been attached to the unit. Read More. Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Final bones of 50-year-old Laguna Hills mall are coming down, Teacher at Irvines Beckman High School arrested after recording devices found in restroom, Real snow falls at Disneyland not the fake soapy stuff, Killer keto? Sonia Guzmn, the Dominican Republics ambassador to the United States, tweeted that the Caribbean nation shares in the loss. Peace to your soul! she tweeted in Spanish. Max was a wonderful son who loved his family, his community, and was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy, where he planned to spend his career, his family said in a statement. All we could do is sit in our living rooms and hope that no one comes and knocks on our door and hope that no more news breaks. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Roseville, California. The battalions earliest days go back to the 1920s, when it participated in the occupation of the Dominican Republic. Our entire community feels the anguish, and we mourn the death of Hunter, who answered the call to serve, defend and protect our nation., McCollums father, Jim, told the New York Times, He was a beautiful soul. He said his son signed enlistment papers on his 18th birthday. Camp Pendleton offers a broad spectrum of training facilities for many active and reserve Marine, Army and Navy units, as well as national, state and local agencies. Because of the nature of the deployment, they werent telling us anything. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco; Cpl. The bombing was the deadliest single attack against U.S. forces in Afghanistan since Aug. 6, 2011, when militants shot down a Chinook helicopter with a rocket-propelled grenade. The Kabul bombing attack was the deadliest against U.S. forces since Aug. 6, 2011. A San Diego judge had a defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. 10:34 p.m. Aug. 27, 2021: A previous version of this story included incorrect service branches of troops killed. The union representing Riverside sheriffs officers said there were no words for how deeply Lopez would be missed. They paid the ultimate price to defend our nation and extend the reach of freedom beyond our shores, he said. The first four evacuated included seven adults and 16 children. Daegan will always be remembered for his tough outer shell and giant heart, the statement said. Our hearts are broken, but we are thankful for the friends and family who are surrounding us during this time.. Loved America, loved the military. With it being regarded as a peacetime Marine Corps, nobody expects deaths like this to happen in combat zones in this quantity the way it used to be, she said. Frerking, got emotional as she said, We ask so much of our military families. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG), A growing memorial to the service men who were killed in a suicide attack in Kabul sits at the entrance gate to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The 2/1 battalion is known as The Professionals., Sarah Frerking drove an hour from Point Loma to place flowers at the entrance to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside to honor the the 13-service members who were killed in a suicide attack in Kabul. OAJ - Albert J. Ellis Airport (Jacksonville), RDU - Raleigh-Durham International Airport, TECOM Training Support Center-Camp Lejeune, Solid Waste Landfill and Qualified Recycling Program, Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, MCIEAST G-3/5 Scheduled Noise Generating Events. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga; Lance Cpl. The Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, issued a public service announcement for Oceanside and surrounding communities. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, Sgt. If we had trouble with grades, trouble with family or trouble on the field, we always called Taylor, said Nate Thompson of Murray, Utah, who had known Hoover since he was 10 years old. one of the fiercest areas for Marines fighting the Taliban. San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson wrote a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday urging the State Departments assistance in evacuating the families. Note: Depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of the explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away. My constituents are rightfully concerned for the safety of these individuals and that they could be subjected to severe mistreatment, and potentially execution, by the Taliban now controlling that nation, Anderson added. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Residents in Carlsbad, Oceanside and other communities surrounding Camp Pendleton can expect a rather unique alarm clock this week. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana, and Lance Cpl. He was honored to be putting on the Marine uniform and serving his country.. Knauss was remembered as a funny man who loved his country and was looking forward to coming home and moving to Washington, D.C., relatives told WATE-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. These fallen heroes answered the call to go into harms way to do the honorable work of helping others, said Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corp. We are proud of their service and deeply saddened by their loss.. 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In the steep hills high above the home of the 1st Marine Regiment are the crosses placed in tribute to the nine Marines, members of the Battalion Landing Team 1/4, who died last year in the training accident. Im still in shock, his father said. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas; Sgt. The governor ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half- staff in honor of the victims. One additional family was able to secure passage out of the country earlier this week. In the steep hills high above the home of the 1st Marine Regiment are the crosses placed in tribute to the nine Marines, members of the Battalion Landing Team 1/4, who died last year in the training accident. What can we do as we watch the news unfold? This story has been updated to include a statement from the U.S. Marine Corps. Gee, and the others. Memorial Fundraiser for beloved French Valley Veteran. A previous version of this story included incorrect service branches of troops killed. The 2/1 also fought in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. The company, which invested $100 million in the venture, will compete with San Diegos two big ship-repair companies, General Dynamics-NASSCO and BAE, and smaller Continental Maritime. For Greyhound's recorded schedule, call 760-722-1587. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? Interested in advertising your business in Oceanside? These guys will never be the same, Tate said, adding this is her husbands seventh deployment. Brig. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio; Lance Cpl. She covers military and national defense from West Coast bases to the Pentagon. One heck of a leader.. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our Marines strive to "train as they fight" every day - under the most realistic combat conditions using the best equipment and ranges available. Ryan C. Knauss 23, of Corryton, Tenn. from Ft. Bragg; Sgt. All rights reserved, Check Your Change! Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyo. Shes only had a few moments to catch up with him since the attack. In 2010, three Camp Pendleton Marines died when their Humvee flipped over in Afghanistans Helmand Provence, one of the fiercest areas for Marines fighting the Taliban. Now the incident is under review. According to the Camp Pendleton website, units in training will be Firing High Explosive Munitions. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas. Nine Marines were part of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and the sole Navy sailor killed was a corpsman who had been attached to the unit. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California, was a maintenance technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. MCCS HOLIDAY HOURS - PRESIDENTS DAY. More crosses will soon be added, standing in silhouette atop the hills. Chaplain Jonathan Cooper, of Oceanside, will officiate a vigil being planned by several wives of Marines in the battalion. After Southern Californias spate of rare storms, is Californias drought over? Four Marines were among the 11 Americans who died. Im so incredibly devastated that I wont be able to see the man that he was very quickly growing into becoming., On Instagram, his sister, Marilyn Soviak, wrote, My beautiful, intelligent, beat-to-the-sound of his own drum, annoying, charming baby brother was killed yesterday helping to save lives My heart is in pieces and I dont think theyll ever fit back right again.. Waves of Marines are returning from Afghanistan to Camp Pendleton, after a harrowing deployment that included defending the Hamid Karzai International Airport as part of the. Nine Marines and a sailor based at Camp Pendleton were among the 13 U.S. service members killed Thursday in a suicide bomb attack at the airport in Kabul, the Pentagon said Saturday. 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