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Two Camp Pendleton-Based Marines Killed In Afghanistan

The Pentagon today announced the combat deaths of two Camp Pendleton-based Marines in Afghanistan.

Sgt. Adan Gonzales Jr., 28, of Bakersfield, and Sgt. Joshua J. Robinson, 29, of Omaha, Neb., died Sunday in Helmand province, the Defense Department

reported.

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Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

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