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 […]
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The USS Carl Vinson has returned to Coronado
After nine months of deployment, the USS Carl Vinson returned to its homeport in Coronado on Aug. 14. The aircraft carrier spent its last deployment in the Middle East and Western Pacific conducting combat operations and multinational exercises with U.S. allies and partners, such as the French Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, according to […]
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USS Savannah returns to homeport
SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah arrived at its San Diego homeport on Aug. 7, following a 12-month rotational deployment throughout the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operation. The Savannah operates with a dual-crew, allowing the hull to stay in theater for longer durations. “I’m honored to welcome home […]
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Temporary increase in North Island jet operations
Naval Air Station North Island expects an increase in military flights above and around Coronado over the next few weeks as pilots train for military operations and deployment, according to a Navy spokesman. “The current increase is due to normal carrier air wing training combined with T‑34 familiarization flights for Navy midshipmen,” said Kevin Dixon, […]
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Naval Special Warfare Group 11 holds change of command
Naval Special Warfare Group 11 held a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Coronado’s Silver Strand Training Complex on July 25, marking the transition of leadership from Capt. Christopher Wear to Capt. Stephen M. Healey. Healey, who most recently served in a senior role within Naval Special Warfare Detachment Washington, D.C., brings a wealth of experience […]
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USS Carl Vinson heading to home port after three months in the Middle East
The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI News) reports that the Coronado-based aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, experienced one of the longest deployments for West Coast-based carriers since the Houthis began attacks in the Red Sea. The Vinson has been at sea for more than 240 days. Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping began in protest […]
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Naval Base Coronado has a new commanding officer
Capt. Loren Jacobi is the new commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado, taking over for Capt. Ladislao Montero after 18 months of leadership at the base. Montero will move on to become chief of staff for Navy Region Southwest under Rear Adm. Rich Jarrett. Jacobi praised Montero during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Air Station […]
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Former TOPGUN instructor and Coronado resident Vincent Aiello opens up in new book
In 2009, Navy pilot and TOPGUN instructor Vincent Aiello was diagnosed with a prolapsed mitral valve. It was causing his heart to swell up bigger than normal in order to pump the blood his body needed. Aiello was told that if he waited any longer to fix it, he would’ve needed a heart transplant or […]