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Using weapons every bit as deadly as if it were the real thing. the marines were firing 60 millimeter mortars, small bombs, placed into firing tubes that can launch over a mile. instead, the mortar exploded while still in the firing tube. and in a flash, those seven marines were dead and more than half a dozen more wounded. including a navy corpsman. >> a team of investigators has begun the investigation to figure out just what happened. >> reporter: until they find out why, the marine corps will suspend the use of all 60 millimeter mortars and tubes worldwide. >> this was suggested the marine...

Be happening and the momentum is there. that's tremendous for our community and for the country, for this issue. it's a big deal. >> raul reyes, thanks for coming in. always good to see you here. the pentagon has banned the use of 60 millimeter mortars and firing tubes until an investigation. seven marines died when a mortar round unexpectedly exploded during a training exercise in the nevada desert, eight others were hurt. people in the small community of hawthorne held a memorial service last night to remember the marines lost. ave diabetic n. i worked a patrol unit for 17 years in the cit...