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After a year of limbo, some transgender troops who opted to leave the U.S. military voluntarily are finally being released. A new California bill would protect those forced out with a less than honorable discharge.
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This weekend's races at Naval Air Station North Island are the first NASCAR's ever held at a military base. KPBS reporter Andrew Dyer and Video Journalist Mike Damron show us the event's roaring start on Friday with Military Family Day. -
For the first time ever, NASCAR is partnering with the U.S. Navy to host NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril at Naval Base Coronado. In celebration of the Navy’s 250th anniversary, the race will feature all three national series competing. Opening day Friday is Military Family Day and with the Truck Series race in the afternoon. -
Naval Air Station North Island will serve as a temporary NASCAR racetrack and officials warn those not attending race to avoid Coronado. -
Military families face unique challenges when relocating to San Diego, but also have access to additional resources for housing, childcare and everyday costs. -
It used to be rare for immigrants to be arrested at entrances to military bases, but there have been dozens of arrests since President Donald Trump returned to power last year. -
Josh Fryday currently serves in Gov. Gavin Newsom's cabinet as chief service officer. He said as lieutenant governor he'd be in position to address issues important to veterans — cost of living, education and healthcare. -
For their final project a team of San Diego State engineering students designed and built an adaptive pedal for a disabled veteran. -
What is today Marine Corps Air Station Miramar began as a bustling Army camp training soldiers to fight in World War I. -
The Navy Reserve inspector general says Lt. j.g. Ammar Campa-Najjar's chain-of-command ordered campaign website fixes but issues remain on social media. -
The San Diego-based guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fired on the Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska Sunday, the Pentagon said, as the merchant vessel attempted to evade a U.S. blockade of Iran.
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