Pfc. 1st Class Javier F. Pong of New Mexico was pronounced dead on Sept. 27.
An 18-year-old Marine recruit died training at Camp Pendleton; military officials announced late Saturday, Oct. 8.
“We are greatly saddened by the untimely passing of Pfc. Javier Pong as he pursued his journey to become a United States Marine,” said Brig. Gen. Jason Morris, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. “All of us here at MCRD San Diego mourn his loss, and extend our prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Jong was from Las Cruces, New Mexico. He graduated from Mayfield High School in May, according to an online obituary. His parents are Angela Menchaca and Javier F. Pong Sr. Military training deaths are typically announced within about 24 hours. Names are then released about 24 hours after families have been notified. The Marines’ announcement on Saturday did not include what training Pong was doing when he died. Most Marine recruits first train at MCRD for five weeks and then go to Camp Pendleton for another five weeks.
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