Troops Headed for California

sjkted · 12-20-2009, 08:33 AM

Hello All,

I have personally witnessed a large number of troops building up and driving with humvees near Camp Pendleton on public streets. Then I saw this article:

http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/Artic...aspx?e=2185303

I'm curious if anyone can confirm if this is a "normal" training exercise or if this seems suspicious.

Thanks,

sjkted

Humble Janitor · 12-20-2009, 08:37 AM

Hmm.

Wonder if Chris Story has any new updates on settlements and how lack of paying them could result in China exerting their hand.

sjkted · 12-20-2009, 08:42 AM

Here's a Youtube video I found with some video documentation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49HcSJ5mB7E

Scarab · 12-23-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjkted

Hello All,

I have personally witnessed a large number of troops building up and driving with humvees near Camp Pendleton on public streets. Then I saw this article:

http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/Artic...aspx?e=2185303

I'm curious if anyone can confirm if this is a "normal" training exercise or if this seems suspicious.

Thanks,

sjkted

I'd say something is up.

joe2288 · 12-23-2009, 06:33 PM

I will go ahead a squash all the fears you guys have. California is gonna be a

major training ground for troops this summer. The California desert is a great

match for troops deploying overseas because of its hot desert like conditions.

The build up your seeing is the gear up for the summer rush in training. I know

this because several of my freinds are going out there to train.

sjkted · 12-23-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe2288

I will go ahead a squash all the fears you guys have. California is gonna be a

major training ground for troops this summer. The California desert is a great

match for troops deploying overseas because of its hot desert like conditions.

The build up your seeing is the gear up for the summer rush in training. I know

this because several of my freinds are going out there to train.

I'm aware of this, but is it normal procedure for them to train off the base on the public roads and land?

--sjkted

joe2288 · 12-23-2009, 10:20 PM

Yea it's not out of the ordinary for this to happen especially near military

installations. Considering the major training that will be going on in California i

wouldn't be surprised if you see allot more activity. Training in civilian areas

near military installations does happen, unless you see them out stopping people

and setting up checkpoints i wouldn't be worried.

pyrangello · 12-23-2009, 10:22 PM

I'll answer this one, I've been out of the military over 20 years, I was in the air force stationed in nevada, My job had me going off base alot to other installations, at the time I was current duty my high school buddy joined the marines at the same time and I went to Camp Pendelton for a few weekend visits . That base is 25 miles long so to see anybody off base, no worries, I did it all the time at my base.

THE eXchanger · 12-23-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarab

I'd say something is up.

likely, they are out spending money for Xmas

12-20-2009, 08:33 AM	#1
sjkted Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LA County Posts: 361	Troops Headed for California Hello All, I have personally witnessed a large number of troops building up and driving with humvees near Camp Pendleton on public streets. Then I saw this article: http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/Artic...aspx?e=2185303 I'm curious if anyone can confirm if this is a "normal" training exercise or if this seems suspicious. Thanks, sjkted

12-20-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
Humble Janitor Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,201	Re: Troops Headed for California Hmm. Wonder if Chris Story has any new updates on settlements and how lack of paying them could result in China exerting their hand.

12-20-2009, 08:42 AM	#3
sjkted Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LA County Posts: 361	Re: Troops Headed for California Here's a Youtube video I found with some video documentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49HcSJ5mB7E

12-23-2009, 06:33 PM	#5
joe2288 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois USA Posts: 652	Re: Troops Headed for California I will go ahead a squash all the fears you guys have. California is gonna be a major training ground for troops this summer. The California desert is a great match for troops deploying overseas because of its hot desert like conditions. The build up your seeing is the gear up for the summer rush in training. I know this because several of my freinds are going out there to train.

12-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
joe2288 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois USA Posts: 652	Re: Troops Headed for California Yea it's not out of the ordinary for this to happen especially near military installations. Considering the major training that will be going on in California i wouldn't be surprised if you see allot more activity. Training in civilian areas near military installations does happen, unless you see them out stopping people and setting up checkpoints i wouldn't be worried.

12-23-2009, 10:22 PM	#8
pyrangello Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 412	Re: Troops Headed for California I'll answer this one, I've been out of the military over 20 years, I was in the air force stationed in nevada, My job had me going off base alot to other installations, at the time I was current duty my high school buddy joined the marines at the same time and I went to Camp Pendelton for a few weekend visits . That base is 25 miles long so to see anybody off base, no worries, I did it all the time at my base.