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 amphibious assault ship USS Boxer left San Diego Tuesday to resume a deployment with the 15th MEU delayed since April for repairs. -
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer is proposing several policies she said will combat exorbitant rents, including a possible lawsuit. -
The carriers USS George Washington and USS Ronald Reagan will conduct a "hull swap" operation in San Diego. -
The new USO Center on the USS Abraham Lincoln features a movie theater, video game stations and private phone booths. -
The ship left San Diego Wednesday for "operational testing" of its recently-repaired rudder, the Navy said. -
The new partnership will bring an array of services to three trolley stations monthly through October.
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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