Marines showed cards but were denied alcohol just days from deployment.  Camp Pendleton troops attending a Marine Ball in Temecula decided to order drinks to complement dinner. But no wine or beer would be poured, their cautious server ruled after being shown military identification cards. Those ID cards, used to enter fortified military bases in hot spots worldwide, are not recognized in California as proof of legal drinking age even though a photograph, name and birth date are displayed. Click here to view full story.