SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to just over two years in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. Wenheng Zhao, 26, who is also known as Thomas Zhao, of Monterey Park, was sentenced Jan. 8 to 27 months by a federal judge in […]
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Community invited to commissioning of USS John L. Canley
The Expeditionary Sea Base ship is named for Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant Major John L. Canley (1937-2022), who received the Medal of Honor for carrying wounded Marines to safety while under fire in the 1968 Tet Offensive.
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Navy SEALs, Joint Force conclude training at Silver Strand Complex
West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators recently concluded a joint training exercise focused on enhancing operational capabilities and partnerships in mid-December that included work at Silver Strand Training Complex. The joint training included forces from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 1st Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 137th Special Operations Wing, 527th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS), […]
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Runnin’ Hot: Getting it done in the Pit
Since the inception of seagoing vessels, empires have sought means to dominate the seas. The goal has always been the same—to build a ship that is faster, more reliable and more capable. The British Royal Navy was the first to build a class of ships that changed the way seas were navigated forever. Their first […]
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IWTC San Diego Sailors participate in local wreath laying ceremony
Sailors assigned to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) San Diego participated in a community service event during the holiday season to celebrate Wreaths Across America last month. Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization established in 2007 by Morrill Worcester and assisted by veterans and truckers, distributes wreaths for placement on veteran gravesites at military cemeteries […]
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U.S. Congressman Scott Peters speaks at Optimist Club meeting
Bright and early on Dec. 21, U.S. Rep. Scott Peters visited the Optimist Club of Coronado’s weekly meeting as a guest speaker. Peters serves California’s 50th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Coronado, San Marcos, Escondido and coastal San Diego. At the meeting, he touched on the four economies that power this region: military, […]
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Naval Health Research Center scientists join San Diego Unified School District for Health Career and College Symposium
SAN DIEGO – Research scientists from Naval Health Research Center’s (NHRC) Operational Readiness directorate joined forces with San Diego Unified School District’s Health Career and College Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 7. More than 300 students selected from the school district’s Pathways Program, representing 23 schools participated in the event at the University of San Diego […]
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The rise of cold spray technology at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – In the realm of naval aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul, a transformative technology is taking flight. At the heart of this revolution is Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), where a team of dedicated engineers is pioneering the use of cold spray technology. This innovative approach is not only […]
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USS John L. Canley to Commission in San Diego
The future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) will join the active fleet Feb. 17, with a commissioning ceremony at Naval Base Coronado’s Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. The first of its name, the ship honors United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, Ret., who was awarded the Medal of […]
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Naval Air Station North Island holds ceremony for new aircraft hangar
Naval Base Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 8 to celebrate Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest’s completion of a new aircraft hangar. The V-22 aircraft maintenance hangar was built by Harper Construction, which was awarded a contract for the work on June 25, 2019. Construction cost […]
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Assault Craft Unit 1 holds change of command aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Cmdr. Kristina Melendez Stoner turned over the role of commanding officer to Cmdr. Max Long.
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Coronado NJROTC cadets compete at SOCAL Aerial Drone Competition
Coronado High School NJROTC, in conjunction with the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, held the first SOCAL Aerial Drone Competition NJROTC Invitational on Dec. 2. Coronado Cadets earned first-place trophies in the programming and piloting skills portions of the competition (and are currently ranked 5th among NJROTC units worldwide). The competition was held in the […]
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Medal of Honor awardee, iconic leader highlight NPS Hall of Fame
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed two new inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Herrmann Hall on Dec. 1. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Kelley, a recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War, and retired Adm. Robert Natter, also a decorated Vietnam War veteran who rose to […]
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Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to honor those who perished 82 years ago
Survivors returned to Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, the anniversary of the attack, to remember the more than 2,300 servicemen killed.
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Fortifying the future of U.S. aviation defense in Coronado
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND – Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in Coronado is ushering in a new era of naval aviation as the Navy continues the gradual retirement of its legacy F/A-18A-D series. The renowned F-16 aircraft is poised to become a major program for the FRCSW Depot team’s operations, officials say. The F-16, […]
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Op-Ed: Military-Industry Conference highlights the importance of Uncrewed Vessels
For the U.S. Navy, unmanned systems – especially uncrewed maritime systems – offer the promise of providing the U.S. military with an asymmetric advantage over potential adversaries.