'First to fight': Marine VP JD Vance marks Corps’ 250th as Hegseth says unity, not ‘diversity,' is strength

Vice President JD Vance rang in the Marine Corps’ 250th at Camp Pendleton, praising fellow Marines after an assault demo and pledging they are ready to fight and win.

JD Vance’s Motorcade Hit By Shrapnel From California Military Exercise

The vice president had traveled to California for exercises marking the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

Photos: Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday

Marines from Camp Pendleton gathered at the beach on Camp Pendleton with Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Oceanside, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

JD Vance sees live-fire demonstration to mark Marines’ 250th — spars with Gavin Newsom over plans

Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance watched a live-fire “amphibious assault demonstration” at Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach, according to the White House.
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Newsom Blasts ‘Reckless’ JD Vance After Shrapnel Hits Vice President’s Motorcade During Marine Celebration

Gavin Newsom bashed JD Vance, saying he was "reckless" to move forward with a 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps., where shrapnel hit security detail vehicles
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VP JD Vance Celebrates Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary, Promises Focus on Readiness Over Diversity Quotas

JD Vance joined his fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton in California Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.
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Vice President JD Vance celebrates Marine Corps' 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton

Tens of thousands of military members and their families gathered at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, with an appearance from Vice President JD Vance.
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JD & Usha Vance's Phony Attempt At Flirting Isn't Passing The Sniff Test

Was JD and Usha Vance's PDA moment pure political theater? After all the talk of marital woes, this flirty display feels more forced than romantic.
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