Marine recruit dies after collapsing during Camp Pendleton training

An investigation will reveal any issues with the training. Marines have to train hard because combat is harder.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Sad to hear of another recruit passing away during his quest to earn the title, United State Marine. Semper Fi Brother. R.I.P.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel may he Rest in Peace. ..."In-service military training deaths are routinely announced within about 24 hours and the name or names of service members killed are then normally released after another 24 hours, pending next-of-kin notification.

When Seaman Kyle Mullen, 24, died Feb. 4 during SEAL training in Coronado, the Navy announced the death in a news release the next day. They named Mullen in a separate release the following day, Feb. 6.

Collins said the Marines delayed releasing information about the death “out of a desire to provide the family with time to grieve.”

The Marine Corps did not release Pong’s service information or home of record. The corps also did not release his service photo."