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Some States Are Doing What The Federal Government Won't: Giving Veterans Benefits To Gay Ex-Troops
- May 18
- Desiree Diorio / The American Homefront Project
Thousands of troops were expelled for being gay before Congress changed the law in 2011. Though many still don't qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states.
Center For Biological Diversity Threatens Lawsuit Over Whale Deaths
- May 17
- By City News Service
The Center for Biological Diversity Monday signaled its intent to file a lawsuit unless remedial actions are taken in the wake of the deaths of two fin whales dislodged from the hull of an Australian naval vessel during a training exercise at Naval Base San Diego.
Mental Health In The Latinx Community: When And Where To Seek Treatment
- May 17
- By Brooke Ruth, Tania Thorne
Many say that in the Latinx culture, there are taboos that keep issues like depression, substance abuse and domestic violence in the shadows. Now, members of the Latinx community say that silence hurts the community and they are eager to start a conversation about treatment and prevention of mental health issues.
Marines Still Under The Gun To Integrate Women Despite Success Of First Boot Camp Class
- May 17
- By Steve Walsh
Allowing one cycle of female recruits to graduate from traditionally all-male San Diego is only the first step to fulfilling a Congressional mandate.
Navy Seeks To Build 10,000 Homes On NAVWAR Site In Midway District
- May 14
- By Andrew Bowen
The Navy envisions a row of high rise, mixed-use buildings with a new transit hub on its 70-acre campus in San Diego’s Midway District.
Roundtable: Women Become Marines In San Diego
- May 7
- By Bennett Lacy
The U.S. Marine Corps graduates its first class of female recruits trained in San Diego, the challenge of fighting COVID-19 misinformation in Spanish-language social media, and the Port of Entry podcast dives into the world of cross-border medical tourism.
Marines Graduate First Class Of Female Recruits In MCRD History
- May 6
- By Steve Walsh
San Diego officially has its first class of female Marines after 53 women graduated in front of a limited group of family and friends.
Marine Corps Cancels Miramar Air Show Due To Ongoing COVID-19 Concerns
- May 6
- By City News Service
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Community Services Miramar canceled the 2021 Miramar Air Show Thursday due to the continuing public health risks associated with COVID-19.
First Class Of Female Recruits In San Diego History May Be The Last For Now
- May 5
- By Steve Walsh
Female recruits went through Marine boot camp in San Diego for the first time this spring. As they are set to graduate, these new Marines say it's time for women to keep training on the West Coast.
Marine Inspector General Suspended Amid Tank Sinking Probe
- May 4
- By Associated Press
The Marine Corps inspector general, Major General Robert Castellvi, has been suspended amid the ongoing probes into last summer’s fatal sinking of a seafaring tank off the Southern California coast.
San Diego Navy Bases To Transition To Less Restrictive COVID-19 Measures
- May 4
- By City News Service
San Diego Navy installations will begin to transition to less restrictive COVID-19 measures this week, it was announced Tuesday.
After Billions Of Dollars In Damage, The Military Is Trying To Protect Bases From Climate Change
- May 4
- Jay Price/American Homefront
Hurricanes caused catastrophic damage to East Coast military bases in 2018. Now, as it starts to rebuild, the Pentagon wants to make bases less vulnerable to future storms.
60% Of San Diego Military Members Vaccinated Against COVID, County Wants That Data
- April 30
- By Matt Hoffman
With such a large military population in San Diego, knowing the number of active-duty service members, their dependents and retirees who got vaccinated are critical to reaching herd immunity.
Openly Gay Pilot Leaving Navy After Harassment
- April 28
- By Steve Walsh
A harassment incident after a Marine Corps Birthday Ball pushed one pilot's career into limbo, a decade after the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy ended.
Unmanned Navy Helicopter Crashes Into USS Charleston, No Injuries Reported
- April 27
- By City News Service
An unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter crashed into the side of the littoral combat ship USS Charleston during a training exercise in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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