The final opportunity to see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in action on the West Coast this year begins Friday in the skies over San Francisco Bay. Listen to this article: Following this weekend's San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow, the military jet demonstration team will head east for their...
NAS Lemoore Super Hornet Jet Crashes in California Desert
CHINA LAKE — A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet crashed Wednesday in the California desert and a search-and-rescue operation is underway. The single-seat jet was assigned to the "Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron 151 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore. (Read the latest version of this story at this...
Military Spouses Deserve Help with Careers, Second Lady Says
Casey Fisher is a lawyer. She's also married to a member of the military. "Having to get licensed in every state we're in is difficult," she said. Fisher's situation mirrors that of many military spouses, who can have a difficult time maintaining a career as they follow their partner from...
Pence Pulls on Boots, Promotes Trade in Valley Visit
Vice President Mike Pence pulled off his tie, slapped on some boots, then stepped off Air Force Two on Wednesday and into a full morning and afternoon of events in the Valley, including a speech supporting the nation's new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. Pence gave the remarks about...
Where Mike Pence and Second Lady Will Be in the Valley
The White House has released details about Wednesday's visit to the central San Joaquin Valley by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence. The vice president, making his first public visit to Fresno and Kings counties since taking office in 2017, has two events scheduled. His wife has...
How to Get a Clear View of Blue Angels at NAS Lemoore
Those looking for the best views of the Navy's upcoming Blue Angels performance at Naval Air Station Lemoore can now purchase tickets for the show with seats along the base's flight line. After an eight-year hiatus, the Lemoore Air Show is returning for a weekend event Sept. 21-22. While general...