A San Diego man pleaded guilty Monday in Los Angeles to twice landing a small airplane without permission on a Navy airstrip on San Clemente Island, then stealing a Navy truck and using it to damage gates on the island, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
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The MV-22 Osprey belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based at Camp Pendleton. It went down at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday during training.
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Prosecutors say Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. was "the unquestioned leader of El Seg 39," and "controlled every aspect of his organization."
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KPBS Midday EditionJoe Garbonzos joined Midday Edition to talk about how documentaries like "A Long March" help preserve the history of Filipino American WWII veterans and right the wrongs of the past.
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When National Guard members and reservists deploy, a federal law is supposed to preserve their civilian jobs and benefits. But in some states, government employees can't access those protections.
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A Vista jury also convicted 29-year-old Eduardo Arriola of a gun-use allegation, plus a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, meaning he will face life imprisonment without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced.
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The news cheered Asian Americans and others who had lobbied for the honor. They said naming a ship for Trinidad would also honor the tens of thousands of Filipinos and Americans of Filipino descent who have served in the U.S. Navy.
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KPBS Midday Edition"Dear Sirs" follows filmmaker Mark Pedri as he retraces his grandfather’s steps as a prisoner of war during World War II.
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Misunderstood and sometimes parodied, the U.S. Space Force is educating the public about its missionThe newest military service branch is responsible for protecting satellites and other objects in space, which it expects will be critical parts of future wars.
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Potentially thousands of veterans face being removed from a program that pays family members to care for their veteran at home.
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The latest unemployment figures show veteran unemployment remains low, at 3% in April.
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