KPBS News: Military

Medal Of Honor Awarded To Soldier Killed In Vietnam War (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:46 -0700

It's been 42 years and six days since Army Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. performed the heroic actions that earned him the Medal of Honor. And today President Barack Obama was finally able to present the award to Sabo’s widow, Rose Mary Sabo-Brown, at a White House ceremony.

San Diego-Bound USS Essex, USNS Yukon Collide At Sea

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:13 -0700

The San Diego-bound USS Essex collided with the USNS Yukon this morning, according to the Navy. No one was injured in the collision, although both ship reported sustaining damage. The Navy reports no fuel was spilled in the mishap.

The "Iron Gator" Returning To San Diego After 12 Years

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:15 -0700

The USS Essex, known as the "Iron Gator," is returning to San Diego tomorrow, after a dozen years in Sasebo, Japan.

California Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:22:06 -0700

Army Sgt. Brian L. Walker, 25, of Lucerne Valley, California was killed on May 13 in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense.

USS Carl Vinson Back In The USA

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:28:40 -0700

The USS Carl Vinson arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Tuesday. The aircraft carrier and its 5,500 member crew is en route to their homeport of San Diego after a six-month deployment.

DA Says Marine Wife Brittany Killgore Lured To Her Death By Third Suspect

Beth Ford Roth — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:41:27 -0700

More details about the murder of Camp Pendleton Marine wife Brittany Killgore emerged at yesterday's arraignment of the third person accused in the crime. Prosecutors say Dorothy Grace Marie Maraglino, charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, helped lure Killgore to her death.

Third Person Charged With Murder Of Marine Wife Pleads Not Guilty

KELLY WHEELER, City News Service — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:29:17 -0700

A woman accused of involvement in the death of a 22-year-old military wife in Fallbrook last month pleaded not guilty today to a murder charge.

Camp Pendleton Marine To Be Awarded Navy Cross (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:50 -0700

Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Christopher Farias will receive the United States' second highest medal for combat valor on Friday, when Navy Undersecretary Robert Work awards him the Navy Cross at a Camp Pendleton ceremony.

USS San Diego Open For Tours, With Strict Security

CITY NEWS SERVICE — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:22:12 -0700

The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego is scheduled to open for three days of public tours at Navy Pier today.

Veteran With PTSD Uses Rap To Heal (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:01:24 -0700

"What's wrong with me? Got PTSD. These pills ain't working, man, I still can't think." Those are the words of Iraq War veteran Leo Dunson, who has found rapping about his inner war wounds helps him heal.

Military Families Can Now Get Into National Parks Free

Beth Ford Roth — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:38:03 -0700

Good news for military families looking to visit our country's national parks this summer - or anytime. A new program that starts Saturday lets troops obtain a free “America the Beautiful” pass (an $80 value) just by showing their military ID card.

Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Wade Wilson Killed in Afghanistan

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:01:02 -0700

Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Wade D. Wilson was killed in Afghanistan on Friday. He was 22-years-old. His family has set up a Facebook page for friends and loved ones to share memories of the fallen Marine.

Marine Dies After Rescuing Friend From Crashed Plane (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:06:24 -0700

Marine and Iraq War veteran Sgt. Austin Anderson is being hailed as a hero after pulling his friend from the wreckage of a plane crash Friday both initially survived. Sgt. Anderson later died in the hospital from burns he suffered in the crash.

Yankees Honor Camp Pendleton Military Dog Sgt. Rex (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:14:52 -0700

The New York Yankees honored retired Camp Pendleton combat dog Sgt. Rex at a pregame ceremony on Sunday. Sgt. Rex was adopted by his former handler, New York resident and retired Marine Cpl. Megan Leavey, in April.

Does Suspect's Suicide Note Give New Details In Brittany Killgore Murder? (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:11:49 -0700

A San Diego newspaper obtained the would-be suicide note of one of the suspects in the murder of Camp Pendleton Marine wife Brittany Killgore. Three people have been arrested for taking the life of Killgore in April.

USS San Diego To Open For Public Tours

City News Service — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:34:52 -0700

The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego is scheduled to move today from Naval Station San Diego to Navy Pier, where it will be opened for free public tours this week.

Thousands Of Marine Mammals May Be Harmed By Navy Sonar

Peggy Pico — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

A new report by the U.S. Navy predicts its use of explosives and sonar may hurt or kill thousands more marine mammals than previously thought.

Happy Mother's Day - Navy Style (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:21:33 -0700

Happy Mother's Day...from the U.S. Navy. Sailors sent in pictures of their moms - or of Navy moms working hard doing two very important jobs - to the Navy's Facebook page. And the Navy put together this lovely video, thanking the women who do the world's hardest job.

Honor Flight Heads for DC With Over 100 WWII Vets

Tom Fudge — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:15:09 -0700

The non-profit group Honor Flight left San Diego today with a plane full of veterans to honor their service in World War II.

Third Person In Custody In Connection To Marine Wife Murder

CITY NEWS SERVICE — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:47:47 -0700

A third person was in custody today in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old North County military wife, whose nude body was found dumped alongside a rural road in southern Riverside County last month.