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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Both leaders were removed Friday after an investigation, the Coast Guard said. -
After upgrades the Pentagon says 96% of the roughly 13,000 people discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy have honorable discharges. -
The annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report says defense dollars account for almost 25% of San Diego's economy. -
The aircraft carrier's deployment to the Pacific and Middle East was extended four times, its strike group commander said. -
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Torro was in San Diego Friday to observe the first ship-to-ship missile reloading exercise. -
Some San Diego County beach areas are closed to swimmers and surfers Monday because of high bacteria levels.
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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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