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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Organizers say this year's Veterans Village Stand Down will serve as a one-stop shop for veterans services including help to find housing. -
Appearing on the Shawn Ryan Podcast, Capt. Brad Geary says the Navy is ignoring evidence in its search for someone to blame. -
San Diego County recently passed a measure to study the issue, but critics of the effort say private equity owns a small percentage of properties. -
Scripps Ranch Little League is in the Intermediate World Series this week in Livermore. -
The aircraft carriers USS George Washington and USS Ronald Reagan are in San Diego for the next couple weeks as crew and equipment change hands. -
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer left San Diego Tuesday to resume a deployment with the 15th MEU delayed since April for repairs.
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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.
- San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops
- San Diego Zoo mural honors 3 beloved animals lost in 1 week
- Buried audit found major problems at San Diego County animal shelters. Issues still persist
- Activists want state commission to consider decertifying SDPD chief
- Hundreds still without power in the Imperial Valley after Monday's monsoon storms