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Sally Ride
Friday, Apr 12, 2013 at 08:10 PM PDT

Navy Names New Ship After Local Astronaut Sally Ride

Navy Names New Ship After Local Astronaut Sally Ride

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Friday that a new Navy ship will be named after local astronaut Sally Ride.

San Diego Fleet Week
Friday, Apr 12, 2013 at 07:15 PM PDT

2013 Fleet Week Still on for SD

2013 Fleet Week Still on for SD

Despite reports that suggest Fleet Week events across the country will be cancelled due to sequestration cuts, the show will go on in San Diego -- at least for the most part.

Friday, Apr 12, 2013 at 06:34 AM PDT

Even at 23 This NCO Takes Charge

Even at 23 This NCO Takes Charge

Sgt. Leah Stewart is an avionics technician and leads 30 Marines. As NBC 7's Lea Sutton reports, she knows every piece of equipment that comes through her job could make the difference for a pilot in combat.

Friday, Apr 12, 2013 at 08:20 AM PDT

USS Thach Returns

USS Thach Returns

USS Thach makes its way back home after its 6-month deployment was cut in half due to sequester. NBC 7's Elena Gomez reports.

Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 at 06:48 AM PDT

Colonel Responds to Grounded Blue Angels

Colonel Responds to Grounded Blue Angels

Col. John P. Farnam, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, talks to NBC 7 reporter Lea Sutton about the air show without the Blue Angels.

Stan Lee
Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 at 02:21 PM PDT

Stan Lee Hosts Military Concert in SD

Stan Lee Hosts Military Concert in SD

A special military concert series sponsored by comic book legend Stan Lee kicked off in San Diego Friday night with hundreds of military service members in attendance.

military
Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 at 08:29 AM PDT

New Legislation Aims to Keep Military Spouses Employed

New Legislation Aims to Keep Military Spouses Employed

There's no question that our service members make sacrifices to serve in the military, but it takes a lot of sacrifice to be a military spouse, too.

uss decatur
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 at 01:31 PM PDT

USS Decatur to Return Home Sooner Than Expected

USS Decatur to Return Home Sooner Than Expected

USS Decatur was heading home when its crew was given new orders.

Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 at 09:21 AM PDT

USS Decatur Responds to North Korean Threats

USS Decatur Responds to North Korean Threats

The San Diego-based destroyer USS Decatur has responded to the North Korean region. Retired admiral Tim LaFleur talks to NBC 7 about what it could mean for local sailors.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 09:30 AM PDT

Salute - Support 'ACT!'

Salute - Support 'ACT!'

'ACT Today' is a non-profit organization that provides resources for military families that may struggle with autistic children. The Wu family is able to communicate more easily with a computer that...

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Lea Sutton served as a Navy fighter pilot and flew F/A-18's in Iraq and Afghanistan before working as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer during Operation Enduring Freedom. She covers issues affecting San Diego's military community on NBC 7 News at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. Send her suggestions for stories or features via email.
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