Marine graduation on, “Crucible” training halted

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Pendleton, San Diego County:

The Marine Corps has halted most outdoor training at the boot camp in San Diego because of smoky air.

Also, the 72-hour gut-busting exercise for recruits at Camp Pendleton called the Crucible has been halted.

Marines are spending their days indoors in ‘values training’ discussions with drill instructors. The recruit depot is open to retired and active-duty military who have had to evacuate from homes off-base. The mess hall, bowling alley and post-exchange are open.

Graduation ceremonies set for this week, which bring parents from across the country to watch their sons receive the coveted eagle-globe-and-anchor, are still scheduled.

-- Tony Perry