Military

'Theatre of War' Brings Greek Drama to Camp Pendleton

Feb. 9: By Alison St John; Military

An independent New York-based theater company visited Camp Pendleton Marine Base recently. Their performance was part of a $3.7 million contract with the Department of Defense to take Greek drama to military bases around the country.

Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Feb. 8: These Days; Military

President Obama wants to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law which bars homosexuals from serving openly in the military. We'll look at what it will take to change the law and the impact it will have on the military.

USS Carl Vinson Resumes Journey Toward San Diego

Feb. 1: By Alison St John; Military

The aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson has left Haiti and resumed its scheduled journey toward San Diego.

Marine West Expo On Camp Pendleton Touts More Than Weapons

Jan. 29: By Alison St John; Military

Defense contractors, large and small, had a chance to demonstrate their latest products this week at an exposition on Camp Pendleton. The displays included the latest weaponry, but also the latest gadgets to help Marines survive and thrive on the battlefield.

Camp Pendleton Expands Main Gate Capacity

Jan. 28: By Alison St John; Military

Camp Pendleton Marine Base is undertaking a major overhaul of its main gate in Oceanside. The $5 million project should eventually help prevent traffic heading onto the Marine base from backing up on Interstate 5.

Army General Talks About Training Future Leaders

Jan. 26: These Days; Military

As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan push on, we'll hear from Army General H.R. McMaster about the moral and psychological preparations for combat.

Benefits For Vets Discharged For PTSD Reviewed

Jan. 25: By Alison St John; Military

A Department of Defense settlement that could increase disability benefits for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder reinforces recent policy changes.

Reporter Explores Link Between Warzone Burn Pits And Veteran Illnesses

Jan. 25: These Days; Military

A number of U.S. service members have fallen ill after returning home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some believe their ailments are caused by exposure to toxic open-air burn pits located at military bases throughout the warzone. Journalist Matthew LaPlante discusses his three part series, "Sickened by Service," which ran this month in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Afghan Army Delegation Visits Camp Pendleton

Jan. 21: By Alison St John; Military

A delegation of senior Afghan Army officials from Helmand province is in Camp Pendleton this week. They are observing Marine exercises and getting to know their Marine counterparts.

San Diego Bound, USS Carl Vinson Assists Haiti Relief Efforts

Jan. 19: By Alison St John; Military

The crew aboard the USS Carl Vinson is working around the clock to send supplies to quake ravaged Haiti. The aircraft carrier was diverted from its journey to San Diego where it will be home-ported on North Island.

"Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive" Launches In San Diego

Jan. 18: By Alison St John; Education; Military

The memory of the celebration at the end of World War II is evoked by a statue on San Diego bay of a woman being kissed by a sailor in Times Square. That woman was in town to help launch a campaign to “Keep the Spirit of ‘45 Alive.”

How Has The Mission Changed In Afghanistan?

Jan. 13: These Days; Military

How will local Marines be affected by the troop surge in Afghanistan? We speak to local journalist Tony Perry, and Brigadier General Joseph Osterman, about what's currently happening in Afghanistan, and the challenges U.S. forces face in trying to create peace in the country.

Counterinsurgency Training Underway At Camp Pendleton

Jan. 13: By Alison St John; Military

Thousands of Marines at Camp Pendleton are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in the next few weeks. Not all of their training involves firearms and explosives; some of it is about learning how to build relationships with Afghans.

USS Carl Vinson Sets Off Toward San Diego

Jan. 12: By Alan Ray, Alison St John; Economy; Military

The third nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be assigned San Diego as its home port has left the east coast.

Iraq War Veteran Finds Healing In Singing

Jan. 5: By Alison St John; Health; Military

Thousands of young veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan are fighting a private war of their own as they struggle to deal with the aftereffects of combat. Christian Ellis, a former Marine undergoing therapy for PTSD., has discovered an unexpected source of healing -- singing.

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