Military

A longstanding federal ban prevents military doctors from performing abortions in most cases, leaving troops to seek the procedure at private clinics.

Hundreds of veterans and North County residents came together Monday for Escondido VetFest.

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Kaga is wrapping up sea trials with U.S. Marine F-35B fighters near Southern California.

The commanding officer of Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego was fired Thursday.

Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11. Here are events around town to celebrate and honor veterans.

Better known as 'Fat Leonard,' the former Navy contractor, who has already served more than six years, could spend the next eight and a half years behind bars.

Leonard Francis is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday.

Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order Monday to boost city employment opportunities for active duty service members transitioning into civilian life, veterans and military spouses.

The annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report says defense dollars account for almost 25% of San Diego's economy.

Military contractor Leonard Glenn "Fat Leonard" Francis, who fled from the United States while awaiting sentencing in San Diego for his role in a wide-ranging bribery case, did so because he feared the lead prosecutor would not honor his cooperation with authorities, and because his mother had serious health issues, defense attorneys argued in court papers filed Wednesday.