Andrew Dyer
Military and Veteran Affairs ReporterAs the military and veterans affairs reporter at KPBS, Andrew covers all aspects of the military and veteran communities in San Diego. He previously covered the military beat at the San Diego Union-Tribune where he produced award-winning stories on the war crimes court-martial of former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, the USS Bonhomme Richard fire and the resurgent local extremist movement born out of the social unrest of 2020. He also covered the craft beer industry for San Diego CityBeat and served as editor-in-chief of San Diego State University's student newspaper, The Daily Aztec. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in sociology from SDSU.
Andrew was enlisted in the Navy for more than 10 years and served as ship’s company on two aircraft carriers. His free time is consumed by traveling the southwest for his teenage son’s club soccer games.
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The USO and Support the Enlisted Project gear up for busy holiday season. -
More than 7,000 local veterans enrolled in VA healthcare in the last year, the department says. -
Marines from Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38 went into the wilds of urban San Diego County for a key field exercise. -
The San Diego LGBT Community Center recognizes local LGBTQ+ veterans each year. -
Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Kaga is wrapping up sea trials with U.S. Marine F-35B fighters near Southern California. -
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.
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Following four seasons in the second-division United Soccer League Championship, The San Diego Loyal Soccer Club will fold after this season. -
Veterans in immediate suicidal crisis can now receive free emergency care wherever they are.
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- New state bill would require Imperial County to translate key documents into Spanish