A San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove through the main gate of a military base Friday night without stopping, the sheriff’s department said.
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Prince of Brunei visits Naval Special Warfare Units in Coronado
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen of Brunei visited Naval Special Warfare West Coast-based commands in Coronado for an immersive tour on March 13-14.
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Tickets for “Top Gun” movie night at USS Midway Museum on sale April 27
The USS Midway Museum is back with the popular Top Gun Movie Night & Party. This time, the museum is showing the sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick.” Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. on April 27. Organizers are telling movie goers to “get your aviators and bomber jackets and start your Memorial Day weekend with this […]
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Various commands participate in medical exercise at Naval Base San Diego
Members of various commands and amphibious assault ship USS Boxer medical department participated in a medical exercise at Naval Base San Diego from March 6-10.
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Check out Air Force One landing in Coronado
Check out the landing of Air Force One in Coronado on Monday with Point Loma in the background on a beautiful Southern California day.
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Biden lands in Coronado, will announce Australia submarine deal
President Biden flew to San Diego on Monday for talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on an 18-month-old nuclear partnership given the acronym AUKUS.
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Coronado Unified Schools recognized with Purple Star military distinction
All four of the schools in Coronado Unified School District were recently recognized by the California Department of Education as Purple Star Schools, which recognizes schools best equipped to meet the unique needs of military-connected families. Coronado High School, Middle School, and Silver Strand and Village Elementary schools each applied and were recognized independently, according […]
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Navy, California Energy Commission move forward on electric vehicle pilot programs
The California Energy Commission earlier this year approved nearly $2 million for electrification programs at Navy and Marine Corps installations in the state.
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San Diego native starts Vets Hired to help veterans with employment
Historically veterans have been challenged with finding employment when transitioning to civilian life. That’s why Oren Brown founded Vets Hired.
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Blue Angels and Thunderbirds train for March 18-19 air show
The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will co-headline the 2023 Naval Base Ventura County Air Show March 18-19, in Point Mugu in Ventura County.
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USS Midway hosts free public ceremony March 29 to honor Vietnam veterans
The USS Midway Museum is hosting a free event March 29, to honor veterans and POWs of the Vietnam War.
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Warren is 5th Supreme Court Justice with Navy ship
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren’s name is on the U.S. Navy’s newest fuel ship, and Justice Elena Kagan smashed a champagne bottle against its hull in a shipyard ceremony in San Diego earlier this year.
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Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps learning to fly drones at Coronado High
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) class at Coronado High School is learning to fly drones this year. All the students enrolled in NJROTC, also known as “Islander Company,” collaboratively plan a weekly schedule that lays out expectations and job responsibilities ensuring a successful balance between practicing for various competitions and arranging study […]
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Navy aircraft to fly over Super Bowl LVII, commemorate 50 years of women in air
Three U.S. Navy tactical aircraft squadrons will conduct an integrated flyover at the conclusion of the National Anthem during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12. The flyover formation will include two F/A-18F Super Hornets from the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, an F-35C Lightning II […]
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Navy Special Warfare chief petty officer, wife start portable, compact firepit business
The flames rise a couple feet into the air. Bright orange and intensely hot, the fire dances sideways, its translucent tendrils seeming to curl around the bodiless wind as it comes through the backyard. Folds and creases move through this shifting sculpture of heat, like stone fabric on a roman statue. Lengths of flame disconnect […]
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The Navy’s “subpar” submariners
It’s the newsletter that keeps the morale of the submariners afloat. Started by two Navy officers, this newsletter brings laughs to those aboard the ship and pokes fun at their otherwise serious daily roles.