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Two Southern California Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan (+Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:46:49 -0700

Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey C. Baker, 29, of Hesperia, and Spc. William J. Gilbert, 24, of Hacienda Heights were killed May 14 during an improvised explosive device blast in Afghanistan.

Peleliu ARG Back Home In San Diego (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:32 -0700

The USS Peleliu, USS Green Bay, and USS Rushmore - all part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group - returned to homeport Naval Base San Diego this morning, completing an eight-month deployment to the Middle East.

15th MEU Returning To Camp Pendleton Monday (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:49:40 -0700

It's been eight long months, but today the families of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit will get to see their loved ones again, as the Marines return home to Camp Pendleton. The 15th MEU has been deployed with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group since September.

Prince Harry Surprises Military Moms At White House Tea (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:23:07 -0700

The 170 military mothers who were guests at the White House Mother's Day tea were treated to a surprise visitor - Prince Harry of Great Britain.

Green Beret Dies Of Injuries Sustained In Afghan IED Blast

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:20:00 -0700

Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Simpson, 30, died May 1 in Landstuhl, Germany of wounds he suffered in an April 27 improvised explosive device attack in Afghanistan.

Two Californians Among 3 Killed In Kyrgyzstan Plane Crash

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:48:35 -0700

Air Force Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney, 27, of Palmdale and Tech Sgt. Herman Mackey III, 30, of Bakersfield were killed along with Capt. Mark T. Voss, 27, of Colorado when their plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on May 3.

Disabled Dog Welcomes Home Airman From Deployment (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:30:33 -0700

Emma the pit bull mix is unable to use her back legs due to a disorder called hemivertebrae. But that didn't stop her from welcoming her Airman dad home from deployment with as much enthusiasm as an able-bodied pooch.

'Tough Ruck' Soldiers Credited For Saving Lives After Boston Bombings

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:36:31 -0700

A team of 15 National Guard soldiers wearing 40-pound packs on their backs marched in the Boston Marathon to honor service members who lost their lives to suicide or combat. When two bombs went off after they finished their race, "Tough Ruck" team members used their military training to aid the injured.

Wish Comes True For San Diego Military Child At Disneyland (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0700

The four-year-old daughter of a San Diego-based Marine made a wish at Disneyland's Snow White wishing well, asking that her father come home from Afghanistan. Little Alyssa Brown didn't realize that Snow White had a big surprise up her sleeve.

Marine Pilot Gives Midair Best Man Speech (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:04:45 -0700

Marine Corps Captain Matthew Krivohlavy couldn't make it to his brother's wedding because he's deployed in Afghanistan. So Krivohlavy got creative - he toasted the new bride and groom midair from the cockpit of his jet.

Dad Of Road Rage Marine Says Son Is In Counseling (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:46:45 -0700

The father of a Camp Pendleton Marine whose road rage was caught on video has talked to television program "Inside Edition." Dr. Peter Brightman says the incident has prompted his son to seek counseling for post-traumatic stress.

Quadruple Amputee Travis Mills Celebrates His 'Alive Day' (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:33:45 -0700

It was on April 10, 2012 that Army Sgt. Travis Mills stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan and lost all four limbs. Today Mills and his family are celebrating his "Alive Day" - along with the release of the trailer for a documentary about his life.

Post Office Named In Honor Of Fallen Camp Pendleton Marine

Beth Ford Roth — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:37:28 -0700

A post office in the hometown of fallen Camp Pendleton Marine Lance Cpl. Victor A. Dew is being named this morning in his honor.

Military Moms Step Up As Troops In Afghanistan Lose Hot Meals

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:24:43 -0700

As the withdrawal of U.S. forces continues in Afghanistan, hot meals are being replaced by MREs. In response, a group of military moms has started a Facebook site called "Breakfast for Bagram," to send breakfast foods to troops overseas.

Fallen Marine Who Surprised Family At Christmas Awarded Bronze Star (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:53:54 -0700

Fallen Twentynine Palms Marine Lance Cpl. Jason Barfield was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star this month for heroism in combat. Home Post readers may remember Barfield as the Marine who surprised his little sister at school before Christmas 2010, less than a year prior to his death in Afghanistan.

Soldier Killed By IED In Afghanistan (+Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:13:45 -0700

Army Sgt. Tristan M. Wade, 23, died March 22 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

Quantico Shooter And Female Victim From California (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:29:33 -0700

Marine Lance Corporal Sara Castro Mata, 19, of Oakley, California was one of the alleged shooting victims of Sgt. Eusebio Lopez, 25, of Pacifica, California at Quantico last Thursday night.

Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team To Perform In San Diego This Weekend (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:54:58 -0700

The U.S. Navy Parachute Team - known as the Leap Frogs - will perform their high-flying act on Saturday in San Diego to raise money for the Warrior Foundation and Navy SEAL Foundation.

USS Ronald Reagan Returning To San Diego On Thursday

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:30:25 -0700

The USS Ronald Reagan is scheduled to return to its homeport of San Diego on Thursday, after spending 14 months in Washington state for maintenance.

Naval Medical Center San Diego Performs Surgery On Fetus (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:29:43 -0700

The surgical staff at Naval Medical Center San Diego recently performed an Ex-utero Intrapartum Treatment - the first time the groundbreaking procedure has ever been conducted at that hospital.