Military news for greater San Diego

Defense Secretary, Retired Admiral Say Military Shouldn’t Police U.S. Cities

by Editor June 3, 2020, 11:47 a.m.June 3, 2020, 11:48 a.m.

Local Veteran-Focused Nonprofit Names New Chairman, Operations Manager

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego May 27, 2020, 11:19 a.m.

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, commander of Navy Region Southwest, tosses a wreath from the USS Midway into San Diego Bay. Photo by Chris Stone

Memorial Day Rites Like None Before — But with Same San Diego Spirit

by Chris Stone • Times of San Diego May 25, 2020, 11:55 p.m.May 26, 2020, 6:43 a.m.

Navy’s Newest Warship Arrives in San Diego in Time for Memorial Day

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 25, 2020, 11:05 p.m.May 26, 2020, 6:46 a.m.

USS Portland fires its laser

San Diego-Based Amphibious Ship Shoots Down Drone in Laser Weapon Test

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 24, 2020, 10:30 p.m.May 25, 2020, 7:07 a.m.

USS Midway Museum Honors America’s Heroes with Online Commemoration

by cabrillo May 24, 2020, 10:15 p.m.May 25, 2020, 7:48 a.m.

A birthday well-wisher (right) extends a congratulations to Ret. Adm. Doniphan "Don" Shelton on his 99th birthday during a parade of cars.

Del Mar Caravan Lights Up Rear Adm. Don Shelton on 99th Birthday

by Chris Stone • Times of San Diego May 23, 2020, 10:15 p.m.May 24, 2020, 7:13 a.m.

USS Midway from Tuna Harbor Park

USS Midway Museum Commemorating Memorial Day 2020 with Livestream Events

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m.May 23, 2020, 2:55 p.m.

Camp Pendleton sign

Fire Crews to Conduct Prescribed Burn Saturday at Camp Pendleton

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego May 22, 2020, 10:48 a.m.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Philippine Sea

Virus-Stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt Back at Sea for Qualification Flights

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 20, 2020, 8:46 p.m.May 20, 2020, 8:46 p.m.

An AAV-P7/A1 amphibious assault vehicle

Photo: Amphibious Assault Vehicle Hits the Water at Camp Pendleton

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 20, 2020, 6:24 p.m.May 20, 2020, 6:26 p.m.

USS Theodore Roosevelt docked in Guam

Crew of Virus-Stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt Preparing to Return to Sea

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 18, 2020, 8:30 a.m.

Atop a parking garage at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, healthcare workers cheer U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during flyover just after noon.

Air Force Thunderbirds Thrill Hospital Staffs in San Diego Flyovers

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 15, 2020, 11:55 p.m.May 16, 2020, 7:10 a.m.

Capt. John Rotruck, commanding officer of Medical Treatment Facility of the USNS Mercy, speaks t

‘Relief Valve’ Mercy Ship Returns to San Diego after L.A. Dodges Bullet

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 15, 2020, 11:05 p.m.May 16, 2020, 7:11 a.m.