Steve Walsh
KPBS San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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Unanswered questions remain in USS Bonhomme Richard fire
The sailor charged with arson will be in court beginning next week. → Read More
House Committee hears about hunger among troops and veterans in San Diego
Advocates say hunger is a "hidden" problem in San Diego's military community. → Read More
One mother shows what it means to commemorate Memorial Day
Her son was killed in Afghanistan last year. This is her first Memorial Day as a Gold Star mother. → Read More
Navy goes all in for 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Four years since filming in and around San Diego began, the sequel finally arrives. → Read More
Tinnitus most common ailment among veterans
New research shows nearly a quarter of vets suffer from the ringing in the ears. → Read More
USS Carl Vinson returns to San Diego after mishap
The carrier dealt with COVID-19 and the loss of an F-35C during an eight-month deployment. → Read More
Defense Official: Arson Suspected As Cause Of Navy Ship Fire
A senior defense official says arson is suspected as the cause of a July 12 fire that left extensive damage to the USS Bonhomme Richard. → Read More
Escondido Police Take A Knee Alongside Those Protesting Police Violence
The city's police chief says the hold that led to George Floyd's death would not have been allowed in Escondido. → Read More
VA Shuts Down Benefits Offices Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Veterans Benefits Administration closed its doors this week, but it is offering help online, which can still be daunting for some vets. → Read More
USS Lincoln Arrives In San Diego After Record-Breaking Deployment
Carrier broke its own record for the longest deployment by a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, staying deployed 294 days before arriving in San Diego. → Read More
Concerns Over Private Military Housing Touch Camp Pendleton
Congress is debating whether to give tenants of private military housing additional rights after a receiving complaints from military families around the country. → Read More
San Diego Part Of VA Effort To Become A High Reliability Organization
The announcement comes at the same time the General Accounting Office again cites the VA as a "high risk agency" for issues such as long wait times nationwide. → Read More
VA Defends Efforts As San Diego Tops List For Veteran Suicides In California
The VA San Diego has revamped its efforts over the last five years in an attempt to bring down the number of suicides among veterans. → Read More
Retired Admiral Worries About Long-Term Impact Of Government Shutdown
Scott Swift told an audience at UC San Diego that the U.S. needs a grand strategy in the Pacific to assure allies concerned about America's role in the region. → Read More
VA San Diego Homeless Program Puts Vets Back To Work
The VA San Diego's Career Assisted Therapy is designed to bring veterans back into the workforce after they have a grappled with a disability or mental illness. → Read More
Veteran Volunteers Help San Diego County Fire Victims
Team Rubicon sends veterans around the world to help with natural disasters. The work helps them to heal while they continue their history of service. → Read More
Study Shows Troops At High Risk For Skin Cancer
A new study pulls together the research into the elevated risk of skin cancer among military populations, from World War II veterans to those who served in Iraq. → Read More
My Lai Exhibit Highlights Dark Anniversary Of Vietnam War
The incident called attention to the deaths of unarmed civilians and became a turning point for public support of the Vietnam War. → Read More
Navy's 'Golden Ticket' Gives Career Sailors A Chance To Test Civilian Life
The program announced by Navy Personnel Command is for top performing sailors who are already considering leaving the Navy, and designed to allow sailors to taste civilian life and still continue their Navy careers. → Read More
Navy May Move 'Fat Leonard' Court-Martial To San Diego
The federal courthouse in San Diego has been ground zero for the Navy corruption scandal since the Malaysian businessman Leonard Francis was taken into custody in 2013. → Read More