There's no plan Saturday for Navy ships to fire munitions as part of a planned 250th Marine Corps birthday event, a Marine official said Thursday.

Capt. Gregory Dreibelbis, a spokesperson for I Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton, said the live-fire event instead involves Howitzer guns.

"Marines will fire 155 mm high-explosive rounds from M777 Howitzers," Dreibelbis said in an email. "The M777 will fire into designated ranges with all safety precautions in place."

Anyone who has attended the Miramar Air Show might be familiar with the type of demonstration planned — a similar one is featured each year at the air show.

"Simulated explosives and visual effects will be used to enhance training value and audience understanding," Dreibelbis said. "Safety remains our top priority. A

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