Navy

Naval Beach Group (NBG) 1 completed a four-day intensive integrated amphibious training exercise on Jan. 20, rehearsing its ability to respond to real-world ship-to-shore logistical transportation missions. During the exercise, dubbed Operation Paper Route, a task-tailored force from NBG 1 subordinate units deployed to the Silver Strand Training Complex in Coronado, to simulate beach traffic […]

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado on Jan. 24. Capt. Wade Hilderbrand relieved Capt. Ken “K9” Kleinschnittger in front of friends, family and military personnel during an outdoor ceremony. Kleinschnittger said the opportunity to work with the civilian and military personnel at […]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that the four species of plant and one bird species endemic to San Clemente Island will be removed from the endangered species list due to substantial resurgence and efforts from the Naval Base Coronado and Commander, Pacific Fleet wildlife biologists and botanists. The announcement coincides with the […]

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific scientists have been researching a way to improve coral survivability for coastlines where coral and the Navy are neighbors. Thanks to the team’s innovative housing structures—or “Coral Arks”—they’ve improved survival rates of translocated coral by 38% during the past nine months compared to traditional methods, according to researchers. “It’s going […]