US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that about 1,500 troops were being sent to the border...
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Plaque and monument to be dedicated to Vietnam veteran and Navy helicopter pilot who was awarded Medal of Honor
A plaque will be dedicated Sunday at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to honor the...
Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say
It puts in motion plans Trump laid out in executive orders signed shortly after he...
Navy names ship after former Camp Pendleton Marine Megan McClung
In 2006 she became the first woman U.S. Marine killed during the Iraq War.
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
Robert Salesses is a retired Marine who served in the Gulf War and has been...
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Officials said the military chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force were getting ready...
Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround, and denies ‘wokeness’ is a factor
It's a dramatic turnaround for a service that has struggled to bring in enough young...
What to know from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
The former combat veteran and TV news show host says he will be a “change...
What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary pick
About one-third of Americans say they don’t know enough about Hegseth to have an opinion.
Santa Ana winds will peak Wednesday and be followed by new windstorm Monday
The utility says additional outages are possible as Santa Ana winds continue to blow across...
Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
As an author of several books and a former Fox News Channel host, Hegseth has...
Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past
Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Hegseth would be able...
SDG&E tells 55,000 customers they might lose power as fresh Santa Ana winds move in
Forecasters say the winds could follow the mountain-to-the-sea corridor that spread the 2007 Witch Creek...
US finds no link between ‘Havana syndrome’ and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it’s possible
Five agencies concluded it was unlikely a foreign adversary was behind the incidents, while two...
Why is Los Angeles on fire but San Diego isn’t? It has to do with wind direction
Forecasters say the winds in L.A. have followed a favorable path to the sea. That...
Military doctor pleads guilty to dozens of sexual abuse charges
Maj. Michael Stockin, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at the base’s Madigan Army Medical...
Navy names destroyer after former Coronado SEAL Team 1 leader Robert Kerrey
Years before becoming Nebraska governor and then senator, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of...
Marines tighten access to Camp Pendleton in wake of New Orleans attack
The sprawling base in North County is the largest Marine installation on the West Coast.
New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans
Radicalization among both veterans and active duty service members is on the rise.
Former Marine gets probation for assault rifle possession
Victor Krvaric, 24, was arrested in September at the Scripps Ranch home of his father,...
2 US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident, US military says
Both aviators were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft
‘So glad to be home’: USS Abraham Lincoln makes San Diego homecoming after sailing in harm’s way in Red Sea
Iranian-back Houthi rebels fired missiles at the carrier strike group during tense moments in the...
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China’s power
The Pentagon policy measure in recent years has become a battleground for cultural issues.
San Diego warship makes first naval visit to Cambodia in 8 years
The USS Savannah docked at a small Navy base in Sihanoukville for a four-day stay.
Photos: Wreaths Across America
U-T photographer Nelvin C. Cepeda captures the annual Wreaths Across America event at Ft. Rosecrans...
MCAS Miramar to welcome home pilots who attacked Houthi weapons depots in Yemen
The Marine Corps' Black Knights squadron used F-35C Lightning II jets in combat for the...
Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
Defense officials warn that the numbers are still high, and there is still a lot...
Deadly helicopter accident costs squadron commander his job at MCAS Miramar
Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey's dismissal comes nine months after five Marines were killed in...
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
The bill is expected to pass the House Wednesday and then move to the Senate,...
Navy orders ‘operational pause’ in use of its troubled V-22 Osprey aircraft
After one of the planes nearly crashed in New Mexico, the V-22 Osprey aircraft, which...
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Half the Navy’s amphibious ships are in poor condition, hurting its fighting ability, GAO says
The problem runs especially deep at Naval Base San Diego, which is responsible for deploying...
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Mother of Navy corpsman killed by Oceanside neighbor settles suits against government for $10.5M
Devon Rideout's mom alleged federal and state government failed to block the mentally ill Marine...
Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed
Hegseth's ability to win confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions...
Hegseth faces senators’ concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat
As he meets with senators for a fourth day Thursday, his professional views on women...
Navy secretary to San Diego sailors: ‘I will carry all of you in my heart’
Joined by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on the USS Boxer, Carlos Del Toro — who...
USS Green Bay shifting its homeport to San Diego, creating payday for BAE shipyard
The company could be paid up to $239 million to upgrade and repair the ship,...
Camp Pendleton Marines to operate out of Australia for 6 months next year
The North County base is launching drills meant to deepen U.S. ties to Australia.
Trump’s pick for Navy secretary has no military background. He’ll face big challenges, including in San Diego.
President-elect Trump has nominated John Phelan, a major campaign donor, to succeed Carlos Del Toro.
Criminal investigation launched after drones spotted by US Air Force over UK bases
The U.S. Air Force reported several incursions occurred in the past week at four bases...
Photos: Holiday homecoming for 1,300 Camp Pendleton Marines brings smiles
A portion of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit came ashore at Red Beach in big,...
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Presidents have sent troops to the San Diego border before. Could this time be different?
President-elect Donald Trump hinted this past week that he may use armed forces to carry...
‘Fat Leonard’ to appeal sentence, while retired Navy captain will seek a reduced charge
Leonard Francis will seek a reduction of his 15-year sentence while retired Capt. Davis Haas...
Coast Guard returns from high seas, unloading 14.5 tons of cocaine in San Diego
The seizures took place during 11 interceptions off the coasts of Mexico and Central and...
In real head-turner, 3 aircraft carriers sail out of San Diego Bay in one day
The USS Nimitz, USS Carl Vinson and JS Kaga were on different missions during a...
Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles
Thousands of women have served or currently are in jobs that until 2015 were male-only,...
Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate
Pete Hegseth has made it clear, in his own book and in interviews, that he...
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From the sewage crisis to military money, what will Trump’s return mean locally?
It’s too early to know for certain, but based on his campaign promises and his...
Camp Pendleton Marine arrested on suspicion of contacting minors for sex while working as recruiter
The 32-year-old staff sergeant worked as a recruiter in Fresno interacting with youth interested in...
A vintage F4U Corsair fighter-bomber goes on display at USS Midway Museum
The aircraft was widely used by the Marines in the 1940s and '50s.
Frosty air from Alaska gives San Diego County the shivers
The unseasonably cool temperatures will last into Sunday.
Joanne Chory, Salk plant biologist who found ways to blunt impacts of climate change, dies at 69
She remained a tireless researcher for decades after developing Parkinson's disease.
Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend
Suicides in the military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend.
2 San Diego-based warships repel missile attack in Middle East
The Spruance and the Stockdale have been escorting the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham...
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary
Hegseth has served in the military, although he lacks senior military or national security experience.
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington.
Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Maryland's...
Why the US celebrates Veterans Day and how the holiday has changed over time
The Veterans Day holiday began more than a century ago, albeit under a different name,...
Navy extends service life of a fourth San Diego warship as vessel shortage worsens
The news comes less than two weeks after the Navy prolonged the service of three...
Two Navy leaders fired for unspecified reasons in San Diego
It's not unusual for the Navy to fire a commander, but it rarely happens twice...
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In a deepening alliance, Japanese aircraft carrier finishes testing U.S. fighter jets off San Diego
The American-built F-35B stealth aircraft are scheduled to become a key asset in the Japanese...
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
While such memos are rare, it was not the first time the military’s top civilian...
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‘Fat Leonard’ will soon learn his fate. But will he pay for the Navy’s worst corruption scandal?
Leonard Glenn Francis is expected to be sentenced to more prison time and be ordered...
Meet the Fleet: Crowds get a first-hand look at Navy warships in San Diego Bay
An estimated 10,000 visitors took tours of four vessels Saturday at Naval Base San Diego...
Bribery scandal involving former NAVWAR employee widens with new indictment
A San Diego federal grand jury charged Cask Technologies, LLC and a former company executive...
Prosecutors allege Navy sailor’s killing stemmed from nightclub fight
Ta'Kari Terell Benness, 20, pleaded not guilty in the slaying of operations specialist seaman apprentice...
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Facing shortage of ships, Navy will extend life of 3 older destroyers in San Diego
The destroyers Paul Hamilton and Curtis Wilbur will serve 5 years longer than expected, and...
Navy invites public to tour warships Saturday at Naval Base San Diego
The vessels include the 844-foot 'mini' aircraft carrier USS Tripoli.
Tumbling temperatures will make for a brisk Halloween across San Diego County
Forecasters say evening temperatures will drop into 40s generally east of Interstate 15.
Coast Guard suspends two top leaders at its base in San Diego
The agency did not specify why Capt. James Spitler and Master Chief Petty Officer Michael...
Cold, gusty winds expected across San Diego County on Monday
A weak low pressure system is expected to bring cold, gusty winds across most of...
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Defense spending is still a huge cash cow for San Diego County. A new report shows just how huge.
The region pulled in more than $18 billion in Pentagon funding during fiscal 2023.
Former San Diego-based Navy captain sentenced for cyberstalking ex-girlfriend
Navy Capt. Theodore Essenfeld was commanding officer of the San Diego-based naval warship Pearl Harbor...
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
The rumor has been spread online by former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn...
Harris says Trump ‘is a fascist’ after his ex-chief of staff says he wanted generals like Hitler’s
Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff is warning that the Republican presidential nominee meets...
In technical feat, the Navy’s F-35B fighter jet lands on Japanese aircraft carrier off San Diego
The advance will help Japan to co-use one of the U.S.'s foremost military aircraft.
His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it. More like him are doing the same
An AP investigation has found that people with military backgrounds have been radicalizing at a...
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Former Camp Pendleton Marine involved in fatal bar fight dies while waiting to be sentenced
Jack Griffin Isaacson died in San Diego while awaiting his final sentencing hearing in the...
Hundreds of troops kicked out under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ get upgraded to honorable discharges
The Pentagon estimates about 13,500 service members in total were released from military service under...
After long deployment, carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt makes joyous return to San Diego
The warship was gone for nine months and will likely go back on deployment next...
Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further
If given a second term, the Republican and his allies are preparing to go much...
San Diego color guards display love of country and flag. ‘Americans must never forget.’
The 68th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony honored veterans at Balboa Park Saturday
Pentagon extends deployment of San Diego-based aircraft carrier in Middle East
The order comes during a period of rapid military escalation.
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
The additional personnel includes squadrons of F-15E, F-16, and F-22 fighter jets and A-10 attack...
Nearly 100 veterans get rousing welcome back after three-day trip to D.C. honoring their service
Hundreds of supporters cheered on 92 veterans returning from Washington, D.C. Sunday after three days...
Laser-equipped USS Preble leaves San Diego for new home in Japan
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer will protect American interests in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East.
Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
The results represent a slight uptick in young people joining the military.
There’s still time for overseas and military voters to register for the 2024 U.S. elections
Here's what U.S. military personnel and Americans living abroad need to know to vote in...
Sole Navy fuel ship serving San Diego-led strike group in Middle East suffers damage
It's unclear what happened to the USNS Big Horn or when the oiler will be...
Enormous Navy fuel ship launched in San Diego at time of growing global tensions
The USNS Lucy Stone bears the name of a renowned 18th century women's right advocate.
NASSCO will build Navy ship named in honor of civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
This will become the first Navy vessel to bear her name.
Report: Sailor shortage is undermining Navy’s ability to keep ships combat-ready
The finding was made by the GAO, partly based on visits it made to 4...
San Diego’s BAE Systems awarded $178 million to modernize the USS Halsey
The Defense Department has awarded San Diego's BAE Systems shipyard nearly $178 million to repair...
San Diego’s NASSCO gets $6.75 billion contract to build 8 ships for the Navy
Its contracts are expected to help the yard stay busy into 2035.
Japan’s largest warship will test F-35B fighter jets off San Diego
The 814-foot JS Kaga will be in local waters from Oct. 5 to Nov. 18.
USS Theodore Roosevelt heading back to San Diego after extended deployment
The aircraft carrier has been operating in the Gulf of Oman with the USS Abraham...
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Camp Pendleton officer inspired on 9/11 to join Marines has pivotal leadership in recent deployment
Lt. Col. Lindsay Mathwick just returned from commanding troops aboard the USS Somerset during a...
East Village homicide victim identified as 18-year-old Navy sailor
Albert Lee Soto, an operations specialist seaman apprentice at Naval Base San Diego, was shot...
Commander of warship protecting San Diego-based aircraft carrier relieved of duty
Cameron Yaste, commanding officer of the destroyer USS John McCain, was removed on Friday as...
Carlsbad police seeking help locating missing Camp Pendleton Marine
Marine Bailey Cameron, 23, was last seen early last Sunday leaving the Coyote Bar and...