Coronado Speed Festival - Sept 27-28
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 Posted in Navy in Coronado, Special Events in Coronado | No Comments »The Coronado Speed Festival offers something for the whole family to enjoy, so race to Naval Air Station, North Island on September 27-28 for the premier racing event of the season. Watch over 200 of the world's most unique and pedigreed ...
Extra flight traffic to/from North Island until August 24
Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Navy in Coronado | No Comments »Flight training is in high gear right now so it's not your imagination that there is more airplane traffic and noise. Carrier Air Wing 5, recently attached to the Kitty Hawk and heading back over to Japan on August 24th, ...
USS George Washington (CVN73) headed for Japan
Sunday, August 17th, 2008 Posted in Navy in Coronado | No Comments »The nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS George Washington, has received official orders and departs for Japan on Thursday. The Nimitz class carrier, one of the biggest warships in the world, has been berthed at North Island for the last couple ...
Admiral Stockdale Memorial Dedication Ceremony - August 9
Friday, August 8th, 2008 Posted in Navy in Coronado, Special Events in Coronado | No Comments »STOCKDALE MEMORIAL DEDICATION, Saturday, Aug 9th, 10 AM A memorial ceremony dedicated to Naval Aviator and Medal of Honor recipient Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale is set for August 9th, 10 AM, at the cross street of 3rd & Alameda in front ...
Today is Flag Day!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 Posted in Coronado Lifestyle, Coronado News, Navy in Coronado | No Comments »Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in many communities for years after President Wilson's proclamation, it ...
22nd Annual Coronado Bridge Run/Walk - SOLD OUT!
Friday, May 16th, 2008 Posted in Navy in Coronado, Special Events in Coronado | No Comments »This exciting event is hosted by the Navy Region Southwest, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Program. Raises funds to support Quality of Life Programs for Navy personnel. Go to www.mwrtoday.com for more information
Naval Base Coronado wins award from Defense Secretary
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in Coronado News, Navy in Coronado | No Comments »Secretary of Defense Robert Gates named Naval Base Coronado (NBC) as a winner of the 2008 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Commanding Officer Capt. Anthony Gaiani said, "This award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, ...
Coronado Resident Moki Martin receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a combat “V” for valor
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 Posted in Coronado News, Navy SEALS - BUD/S training, Navy in Coronado | No Comments »Philip "Moki" Martin photo by JOHN GIBBINS / Union-Tribune Retired Navy SEAL and Coronado resident, Philip "Moki" Martin received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a Combat "V" for Valor yesterday at the Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado. As family, friends, and ...
Helicopter Squadron 6 receives Battle Efficiency Award
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 Posted in Coronado News, Navy in Coronado | No Comments »UNION-TRIBUNE - March 19, 2008Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 has received the Battle Efficiency award for being the best helicopter squadron in the Pacific. Home base for the squadron is North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado. The squadron is currently operating with ...
Coronado-based Navy SEAL to be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Posted in Navy SEALS - BUD/S training, Navy in Coronado | No Comments »UNION-TRIBUNE - March 18, 2008 Coronado-based Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Petty Officer Monsoor was a 25 year old Navy SEAL from Garden Grove, CA. He was part of a sniper ...