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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During the annual Pacific Partnership mission the Mercy's medical crew will perform surgeries and help train health care workers on remote islands in disaster response. -
A large homeless services camp proposal has the support of some notable San Diegans but hasn't found a location. -
Veterans forced out of the military over their sexuality are asking the Pentagon to proactively change the nature of their discharges. -
The Government Accountability Office report comes after inspectors toured facilities at 10 military bases — including four in San Diego County. -
The annual air show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is back this weekend. -
The Marine Corps grounded its aircraft for two days this week after an F-35C crashed in South Carolina.
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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.
