Vice President JD Vance spoke to Marines on Saturday during a celebration at Camp Pendleton in California in the lead-up to the Marine Corps 250th anniversary on November 10.

The vice president, along with second lady Usha Vance, joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, where the vice president and second lady inspected a showcase of amphibious capabilities to kick off the event.

After the demonstration, JD Vance, Hegseth, and Phelan delivered remarks to the Marines at Camp Pendleton.

“We know that the work you do, protecting our country, putting your lives on the line to defend our way of life, is at the heart of Marine Corps service,” Vance said.

He emphasized that “common purpose” is the strength of the Marine Corps and America’s armed forces rathe

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