Naval Base San Diego
Coverage of Naval Base San Diego in the Nexus archive.
- Marine missing from USS Anchorage now focus of recovery mission off California coast
A Marine missing from the USS Anchorage during training off Southern California has shifted to a recovery mission involving Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force assets. The search covered 2,400 square miles with three surface ships and 12 aircraft, while the Marine's identity remains withheld pending family notification.
- Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced to 200 Months for Spying for China
Jinchao Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor also known as Patrick Wei, was sentenced to 200 months in prison for espionage charges related to spying for China. Wei was arrested in August 2023 at Naval Base San Diego while arriving for work on the U.S.S. Essex, an amphibious assault ship.
- U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China
Jinchao Wei, an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego, was convicted of espionage and export violations for attempting to sell Navy secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer. The case represents a significant breach of national security involving classified military information.