“Algorithms of Armageddon,” written by Coronado residents George Galdorisi and Sam J. Tangredi, is set to publish on March 12. The book provides an in-depth analysis on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on future wars from the two experts on the topic. Galdorisi and Tangredi each have an extensive background in national security and […]
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Navy, Department of Defense, NASA Complete Underway Recovery Test 11
From the recovery of Skylab space station astronauts in the 1970s to the retrieval of the unmanned Artemis I space capsule in December 2022, the Navy has a history of participating in space missions. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the NASA-led Artemis II team hosted a press conference at Naval Base San Diego, where they discussed […]
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USS Carl Vinson returns to Naval Air Station North Island
SAN DIEGO – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson returned to its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island, Feb. 23, following a four-month deployment to the Western Pacific. The USS Carl Vinson, famously known for being used in the original 1986 Top Gun movie, is the same ship that The Coronado News spent a […]
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The USS John L. Canley reports for duty
It’s cloudy and cool, but feels comfortable. It’s hard to miss the giant steel ship, lined in red, white and blue flags sitting against the skyline. The Navy Band Southwest plays a patriotic piece as guests filter in, slowly taking their seats in the crisp outdoor air, facing the ship. The ship is the USS […]
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy visits Naval Medical Center San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Military Manpower and Personnel Ms. Lisa Truesdale visited Naval Medical Center San Diego, Feb. 14, to meet with staff who manage and support the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) process at the medical center. Truesdale is responsible for establishment and oversight of policies related to […]
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Navy Information Warfare and Warfighters: In demand at West 2024
SAN DIEGO, CA. — Naval Information Warfare (IW) leaders and warfighters participated in WEST 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center Feb. 13-15, discussing today’s information environment and the critical impact of Navy IW to a variety of industry, government and military leaders. WEST 2024, co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) […]
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NASNI’s training exercise: Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain
The Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain exercise—the name doesn’t give much to go off of, but it’s something that happens every year. More than half of the island of Coronado is made up of a military base, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI); the planes flying overhead, the ships coming in and out, it’s hard to miss. […]
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USNS Mercy returns to Naval Air Station North Island
Pacific Partnership 24-1 personnel assigned to the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) returned home today as the ship pulled in to Naval Air Station North Island, concluding the four-month humanitarian and disaster relief mission. More than 800 service members and civilian mariners returned to San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 24-1, the largest […]
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MESG-1 changes command at ceremony in Imperial Beach
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. – Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Outlying Landing Field, Imperial Beach, Calif., Feb 2. Capt. Edward Bertucci relieved Capt. Scott Tasin in front of friends, family members, and MESG-1 personnel as part of a ceremony at the group’s headquarters. Tasin took […]
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New SDMAC Report Reveals NAVWAR’s Economic Impact in San Diego Region
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) partnered with both the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and the University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business to publish the newest edition of the NAVWAR economic impact study, unveiled at a reception and release event held at USD Jan. 30. This study aims to quantify […]
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USS Oakland (LCS 24) returns to homeport in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) arrived at its San Diego homeport Jan. 19, following an 18-month deployment. “The USS Oakland crews showcased their grit, resiliency, and self-sufficiency in accomplishing all missions by executing a dynamic schedule with significant operational tasking,” said Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore for Littoral Combat […]
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Naval Special Warfare releases names of lost teammates at sea
SAN DIEGO, CA — The search and rescue efforts to locate Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers, 37, and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, concluded Jan. 21. On the evening of Jan. 11, Chambers and Ingram, both assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit, were […]
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USS Santa Fe Returns from Indo-Pacific Deployment
SAN DIEGO – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Point Loma on Jan. 10. “We successfully carried out multiple missions, even extended through the holiday season,” said Cmdr. Michael Pianetta, Santa Fe’s commanding officer. “We can proudly say our missions were accomplished and everything […]
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FRCSW showcases advanced sustainment technologies at DoD Maintenance Symposium
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – In a riveting display of innovation and commitment to defense readiness, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) took stage at the 2023 DoD Maintenance Symposium at the San Diego Convention Center from Dec. 18-21, unveiling pioneering maintenance and sustainment solutions. FRCSW’s exhibit was a testament to the integration of […]
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US Navy helicopter crew survives crash into San Diego Bay
A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into a Southern California bay during a training exercise on the night of Jan. 11, a spokesperson said. All six crewmembers survived. The MH-60R Sea Hawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay shortly after 6:30 p.m., said a statement from Cmdr. Beth Teach of the Naval Air Force […]