“I spent three years of active duty in the Navy Reserves, a couple times in and out of Vietnam and generally I’m joining a whole load of friends here today,” Lohen said. “On this day, Coronado proudly and solemnly joins cities and towns throughout our nation, dedicating May 25th, 2026 at Memorial Day, to honor […]
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Op-Ed: Remembering Navy SEAL Charlie Keating
It is the fall of 2004, and I am standing in Gladstein Fieldhouse at Indiana University with the Hoosier cross country team. I am one of eight freshmen on the team; another is a young man from Arizona named Charles Keating. We call him “Charlie” for short. Our coach, Robert Chapman, brings us together and […]
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What to know about a midair collision between two Navy jets at an Idaho air show
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — After the two Navy jets collided in midair, the planes sandwiched together, all four crew members were able to eject and deploy their parachutes, floating down to safety as the aircraft careened into a field, exploding into a fireball. The collision happened on May 17 during the “Gunfighter Skies” air show […]
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Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end game
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions on May 12 from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the conflict’s rising $29 billion cost and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles. While the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress nearly two […]
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NASCAR’s longest street race will take place on Naval Air Station North Island
A total of 1,300 flat-bed truckloads will be en route to Coronado just a few weeks before race cars take off across the starting line at NASCAR’s Father’s Day weekend race. At the end of the month, everything needed to build an entire race track will be on these trucks and making their way through […]
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68th Memorial Day service at Star Park returns
Coronado’s 68th annual Memorial Day ceremony returns to Star Park on May 25 at 10 a.m. This long-standing tradition, sponsored by the City of Coronado and the Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2422, is one of the city’s primary days of remembrance for those who have sacrificed their lives for the United States. […]
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United States shoots down several Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has “shot down” seven small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday according to President Donald Trump after American ships and vessels were targeted by the Iranian regime. Trump added that there was “no damage” due to the strikes, other than to a South Korean vessel. Coronado-based aircraft carrier, the […]
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Part of Coronado Bay Bridge to close for annual Navy Run/Walk
The Navy’s annual Coronado Bay Bridge Run/Walk will be held May 17, beginning at 8 a.m., bringing runners and walkers across the Coronado Bay Bridge on a four-mile course from San Diego to Coronado. The race starts at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and finishes at Tidelands Park. Road closures and bridge preparations will begin […]
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USS Abraham Lincoln is blockading the Strait of Hormuz in war with Iran
Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is now being used to block the Strait of Hormuz in the ongoing war with Iran, according to the Associated Press. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world’s busiest shipping channels, with oil, […]
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Yemeni lawmaker sues US military veterans, accusing them of attempting to kill him
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Yemeni lawmaker says in a lawsuit that U.S. military veterans who worked for a private security firm were hired as mercenaries to kill him in 2015 on behalf of the United Arab Emirates as part of a campaign by the U.S. ally that targeted political opponents. The lawsuit by Anssaf […]
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The Navy delays the USS Nimitz’ decommissioning
As the U.S. wages war with Iran, the Navy has delayed the decommissioning of the USS Nimitz, a half-century old aircraft carrier. The Nimitz was stationed in Coronado from 2001-2012 and deployed repeatedly to the Middle East during those years, including in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The Department of War […]
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‘No known threats to San Diego’ as FBI memo warning of drone attacks on California circulates
Naval Air Station North Island has ramped up security measures in the aftermath of a memo from the FBI warning of potential drone attacks from Iran on California. The warning was originally obtained by ABC News and was reportedly sent in early February before the war on the Middle Eastern country started. “Iran allegedly aspired […]
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NASCAR on NASNI: Commands have been paired with drivers for race day
As the Naval Air Station North Island-NASCAR race hits the 100-day mark until racers shift into high gear and burn rubber on the birthplace of naval aviation, different Navy commands all throughout San Diego met on March 11 in Coronado to be paired with drivers. Thirty-eight commands, including Naval Base Coronado, the USS Carl Vinson […]
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California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind.” We’ve been aware of that information. … It’s all […]
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Naval Air Station North Island increases security measures as war in Mideast expands
Naval Base Coronado, which includes Naval Air Station North Island, announced on March 1 that it has increased security measures at all nine installations as the war between Israel-U.S. and Iran spreads through the Middle East. Coronado-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is on the front lines, launching the first attacks on Feb. 28, and […]
