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Coverage dated October 9, 2022

18-year-old Marine recruit dies after collapsing during training

Headline from CBS News

The military didn't say what he died from or what type of training he was taking part in, except that it was "scheduled."

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  1. Fox News

    Marine recruit, 18, dies after collapsing during training at California’s Camp Pendleton (opens Fox News)

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    The U.S. Marine Corps announced Saturday that Pfc. Javier Pong, an 18-year-old recruit, collapsed and died last month during training at Southern California's Camp Pendleton.

  2. CBS News

    18-year-old Marine recruit dies after collapsing during training (opens CBS News)

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    The military didn't say what he died from or what type of training he was taking part in, except that it was "scheduled."

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Marine recruit dies after collapsing during Camp Pendleton training (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Pfc. Javier Pong, 18, collapsed during training at Camp Pendleton and later died on Sept. 27, the Marines said. His death is under investigation.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Training (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    An 18-year-old Marine Corps Recruit died after collapsing while training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton last month, according to the United States Maine Corps Capt. Joshua D. Collins.

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