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By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Dec 4, 2020
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The Navy tried to screw 400 sailors out of holiday leave with an extra-long COVID-19 quarantine

The crew of the USS Rushmore was ordered to return to the ship despite being told they had the Thanksgiving...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Oct 8, 2020
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5 sailors granted immunity to testify in Navy SEAL sexual assault trial

Five sailors, including three Navy SEALs, have been granted immunity to testify in the case of a SEAL charged with...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Sep 27, 2020
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Admiral who led the SEALs during the Eddie Gallagher case headed to Special Operations Command

Rear Adm. Collin Green will be chief of staff at U.S. Special Operations Command.
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Sep 20, 2020
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250 Camp Pendleton Marines, sailors to deploy to Creek fire

"On the fire line, you have to listen to your leader without even hesitating. They already have that instilled in...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Sep 20, 2020
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250 Camp Pendleton Marines, sailors to deploy to Creek fire

"On the fire line, you have to listen to your leader without even hesitating. They already have that instilled in...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Sep 9, 2020
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Catholic services will continue at California Navy bases in reversal of planned suspension

Roman Catholic services will continue on board Southern California Naval bases at least for the next year, Rear Adm. Bette...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Aug 28, 2020
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2 soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California coast

Two soldiers were killed and three injured when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed on San Clemente Island late Thursday,...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Aug 8, 2020
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Remains of missing Marines and sailor recovered from sunken amphibious vehicle

The remains of seven Marines and a sailor lost when their amphibious vehicle sank near San Clemente Island have been...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Aug 3, 2020
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Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle involved in deadly mishap was set to be replaced a decade ago

The Marine Corps amphibious vehicle involved in a deadly mishap Thursday has a long history and was set to be...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Jul 19, 2020
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Sailors test positive for coronavirus after sharing gear fighting the USS Bonhomme Richard fire

'Two Sailors supporting USS Bonhomme Richard firefighting operations recently tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting symptoms.'
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Jul 14, 2020
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Navy: firefighting crews making ‘significant progress’ putting out USS Bonhomme Richard blaze

'It looks cleaner from the outside (but) inside ... we're still fighting a major fire.'
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune May 24, 2020
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‘It feels like there’s a void’ — Suspension of military honors at national cemetery burials compounds loss for families

"I've seen husbands, wives, brothers ... clutching those folded flags to their chests at the final moment," he said. "It...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune May 4, 2020
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How COVID-19 outbreaks on three other ships helped the Navy fight one aboard the USS Kidd

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks on board three Navy warships have taught the service valuable lessons and enabled them to respond...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 27, 2020
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How the USS Theodore Roosevelt outbreak could help scientists better fight COVID-19

An investigation by the Navy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention into the outbreak of the coronavirus on...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 16, 2020
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Marine Corps drops charges and boots recruit who was confined for more than 2 years without a trial

A Marine Corps recruit who spent the last 27 months confined without trial after striking a San Diego drill instructor...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 14, 2020
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The Navy is battling a growing COVID-19 outbreak aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy

Naval health officials are fighting an outbreak of COVID-19 among the crew of the hospital ship Mercy where four more...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 12, 2020
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Navy says destroyer captain removed after lying to San Diego fleet command about ship’s position

Cmdr. John 'Bob' Bowen was fired in January  for filing false position reports to the Navy.
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 10, 2020
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Almost 1 in 10 Theodore Roosevelt sailors tested positive for COVID-19

Of the 92 percent of the crew that has been tested, 447 have tested positive for COVID-19. The Navy is...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 6, 2020
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‘We’re all in the dark’ — Sailors slam Navy for COVID-19 response on ships

"There's a black hole of information at the lowest level"
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 23, 2020
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5 more San Diego shipboard sailors test positive for COVID-19 as Navy stops naming infected ships

The 5 sailors, who tested positive on Saturday, are in isolation off-ship. The Navy is no longer naming the ships...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 17, 2020
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Navy urges sick sailors to stay home, off ships, but only some will be tested for COVID-19

"We don't want sick sailors on our ships right now. If sailors are feeling ill, they should notify their chain...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 15, 2020
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Camp Pendleton Marine under investigation for allegedly sharing white supremacist material online

The Marines are investigating an infantryman based at Camp Pendleton for potential violations of the Pentagon's policy against extremism, according...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 12, 2020
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San Diego Marine Corps boot camp suspends all public graduations

San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot suspended public boot camp graduations Thursday as a public health precaution over the spreading...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 11, 2020
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Marine boot camp graduations and family events continue in San Diego as Navy, Air Force cancel

While other services canceled, the Marines do not see a reason to do so at this time and are following...
By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 5, 2020
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Marine recruit confined for more than two years without trial could soon be discharged, attorney says

A former Marine recruit who has spent more than two years behind bars without trial could soon be administratively separated...