Military

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Building Boom on the Bases

June 9, 2009: By Alison St John

There’s an unprecedented construction boom going on in San Diego. It’s on the region’s military bases: Camp Pendleton in North County and the Naval facilities around San Diego Bay.

How the US Can Build Bonds in Afghanistan and Pakistan

July 1, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook

What can the U.S. military learn from the co-author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time"? We speak to Greg Mortenson about the work he is doing with the military to build stronger relationships with community leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

San Diego Tests New Emergency Response Technologies

June 26, 2009: By Alison St John

This week, San Diego State University was one of five sites around the nation testing new emergency response technologies. The exercises demonstrated tools developed for the military that are now available for civilian first responders. A lot of money is being invested in powerful new surveillance tools, but are these making us any safer?

SD Council Endorses Legislation to Repeal 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Policy

June 23, 2009: By City News Service

The San Diego City Council today endorsed legislation that would repeal the federal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy regarding gays in the military. The council voted unanimously for a resolution in support of HR 1283, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act, which would allow gays to openly serve in the armed forces without fear of discrimination.

The Military is Embedded in San Diego's History

June 23, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn

The military strand of San Diego's DNA has been evident since the region was first inhabited. We look into how the military -- the Army, Navy and Marines in particular -- has shaped San Diego history and its people.

San Diego Receives More Homeland Security Funding

June 16, 2009: By Alison St John

The San Diego region got all the Homeland Security money it asked for this year - a bigger increase in funding than any other region in the nation.

San Diego Reporter Told to Testify in Marine Trial

June 16, 2009: By Associated Press

A San Diego Union-Tribune reporter must testify in the court-martial of a Marine accused of disobeying orders by giving him an interview, a military judge ruled. Rick Rogers must obey a subpoena because his testimony is crucial to the defense of Pvt. Gary Maziarz, the information he could provide is not confidential and it cannot be obtained any other way, military judge Cmdr. Kevin O'Neil stated in a 12-page ruling released Monday.

San Diego Bay Embodies a Dual Personality

June 11, 2009: By Alison St John

San Diego Bay will see significantly more and bigger ships coming in and out over the next few years. So who’s responsible for monitoring growth and traffic on the waters of the Bay?

All They Wanted to Do Was Fly

June 10, 2009: By Pat Finn, Doug Myrland

We look into the history of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), who were trained and flew every type of aircraft the U.S. Deployed during World War II, including the massive B-29. Yet they were always regarded as volunteers and were never incorporated into the military as they were promised.

Military to Invest $5 Billion in Region

June 9, 2009: By Doug Myrland, Natalie Walsh

The U.S. Navy is on a building-boom in San Diego. We'll talk about the strategic decision to beef up security along the Pacific Rim and how San Diego's economy is benefiting.

Preparing for Threat from North Korea

June 5, 2009: By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

Late last week, North Korea detonated a nuclear device, which led to a swift condemnation from the United States and the U.N. Security Council. Since then, the tensions between North Korea and the international community have increased.

Service Held for Lost Helicopter Crew

May 28, 2009: By Katie Orr

A memorial service was held on the deck of the USS Midway in Downtown San Diego today to remember the crew of the Navy helicopter that crashed off the coast last week. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.

U.S., S. Korea Raise Military Alert Over North's Threats

May 28, 2009: By Associated Press

The U.S. and South Korea put their military forces on high alert Thursday after North Korea renounced the truce keeping the peace between the two Koreas since 1953. The North also accused the U.S. of preparing to attack, and warned it would retaliate to any hostility with "merciless" and dangerous ferocity.

North Korea Threatens to Attack U.S., S. Korean Ships

May 27, 2009: By Associated Press

North Korea threatened military action Wednesday against U.S. and South Korean warships plying the waters near the Koreas' disputed maritime border, raising the specter of a naval clash just days after the regime's underground nuclear test.