The NASCAR street course on Coronado’s Naval Air Station North Island will be a 16-turn, 3.4-mile circuit with sharp corners and a series of quick turns around the military installation to give the drivers a challenge during the race scheduled in June. According to Matt Humphrey, who does track communications for NASCAR, it will be […]
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California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills
Metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell fell hit and damaged a California Highway Patrol vehicle as personnel at a U.S. Marine Corps base fired live rounds over a highway — against the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom — during weekend exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance, state authorities said on Oct. 19. No […]
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San Francisco’s Fleet Week goes on despite federal shutdown, with help from Canada and Colombia
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The government shutdown has grounded the Blue Angels from its crowd-pleasing, stunt-filled airshow at San Francisco’s Fleet Week. But Royal Canadian pilots and Colombian sailors were on hand to make sure the show went on, organizers said on Oct. 8. The three-masted ARC Gloria, which is the official flagship of the […]
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That’s a wrap on America’s Air Show 2025
As the Marine Corps celebrates 250 years, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar brought new performances and demonstrations over a three-day air show event at the end of September. The Silent Drill Platoon, consisting of 24 hand-selected infantry Marines, highlighted their rigorous training with five performances, making this the first year ever that they performed on […]
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Coronado to expect increased jet noise through Oct. 7
Coronado residents may hear more noise from jets from Sept. 30 through Oct. 7 as Naval Base Coronado performs aircraft carrier flight operations. Naval Base Coronado announced on their Facebook page that there will be increased jet activity during evening hours, including possible late night arrivals at Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado. “These […]
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Coronado Islander Company hosts annual Neptune Olympics
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Islander Company, made up of Coronado High School students, held its annual Neptune Olympics at the Crown Cove Aquatic Center along Silver Strand State Beach on Sept. 6. The event brought together 11 schools with over 125 cadets from all over Southern California for a day of […]
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USS America returns to San Diego
The amphibious assault ship USS America arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base San Diego on Sept. 25, marking the end of a six-year forward deployment in Sasebo, Japan, and the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “The dedication, professionalism and sacrifice of America’s crew is remarkable,” said Capt. Ethan Rule, commanding officer of […]
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Tickets to NASCAR in Coronado will go on sale in just a couple weeks
Tickets for the first ever NASCAR race on a military base will be going on sale in just about two weeks. The race will be held at Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado in June of 2026 to celebrate the country and U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday. The race will feature all three of NASCAR’s […]
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California man who landed plane twice on island naval base pleads guilty to charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man who illegally landed his small aircraft on a naval base twice and stole a Navy truck has pled guilty to federal charges, officials said. Andrew Kyle White, 37, pleaded guilty to a felony count of theft of government property and illegal entry into a naval installation. The San […]
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Capt. Brian Bungay named new commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego
Capt. Brian C. Bungay relieved Capt. Bob A. Heely, Jr. as the commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego during a change-of-command ceremony held on the base on Aug. 28. Since assuming command of the base in February 2023, Heely oversaw more than 2,000 sailors and civilians. He spearheaded the creation of the Tactical Warfighter […]
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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego to open in October
Nearly a decade in the making, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego is scheduled to open Oct. 4 in the heart of downtown San Diego. Retired Navy Capt. Brian Drechsler, will act as the executive director. Patrons can expect moving and interactive exhibits showcasing the evolution and future of the Navy SEALs. “Building on the legacy […]
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Carrier Strike Group 15 conducts change of command
Carrier Strike Group 15 (CSG-15) held a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters at Naval Base Point Loma on Aug. 28. Rear Adm. Justin A. Kubu, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, relieved Rear Adm. Kevin M. Kennedy, a native of Gloucester, New Jersey, to become the 79th commander since the group’s establishment in […]
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Change of command for USS Tulsa
Cmdr. Samuel A. Moffett was relieved by Cmdr. Blake M. Wanier as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa Gold crew during a change-of-command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego on Aug. 22. During Moffett’s time in command of the Tulsa Gold crew, he led the Tulsa through a 13-month ship […]
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USS Pierre heading to San Diego following commissioning
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, in Panama City, Florida, on Nov. 15. Following the commissioning, the Pierre will transit to its new homeport in San Diego. Pierre is the 19th, and final, Independence-variant littoral combat ship constructed. It is the third ship named in […]