
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 lawsuit seeks to force the Pentagon to proactively change so-called "bad paper" discharges for veterans forced out during LGBTQ+ bans.
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Since coming into effect last year, a range of toxic exposure medical conditions are now eligible for disability compensation.
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Jon Aasted is a chief in the Navy Reserves and now works full-time with the City of San Diego.
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A pair of San Diego sailors are hoping to find success with their invention — a small device for cleaning out gunky razors.
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A military judge sentenced Chief Fire Controlman Bryce Pedicini to 18 years in prison for selling military secrets to a foreign agent.
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The families of four of five Camp Pendleton-based Marines killed in a 2022 Osprey crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday.
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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.
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Veterans in immediate suicidal crisis can now receive free emergency care wherever they are.
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- 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