MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A sailor with family members residing in San Antonio, Texas, was meritoriously advanced to the rank of petty officer second class serving with U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (USNMRTU) Bahrain. Petty Officer 2nd Class Danasia Rowell joined the Navy three years ago. “I joined the Navy to become a mortician…
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San Antonio native conducts preventative maintenance on a helicopter aboard USS Carl Vinson
ANDAMAN SEA (July 15, 2025) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Henry Escobedo, of San Antonio, conducts preventative maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike…
San Antonio native conducts flight operations aboard USS America deployed in the Coral Sea
CORAL SEA (July 14, 2025) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ira Reyes, from San Antonio, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) directs foot traffic on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Coral Sea during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, July 14. Talisman Sabre is…
OLIVIER AWARD-WINNER FOR BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE HEADS TO THE TOBIN CENTER
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 15) DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, winner of the prestigious 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, returns for its third major tour of the United States. The interactive children’s theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage will be visiting The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. This exciting show is scheduled in…
San Antonio native serves in the North Pacific Ocean aboard USS Preble
Lt. j.g. Xavier Stuart, from San Antonio, Texas, left, performs a gun-grab exercise on Fireman Michael Drakeford, from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, right, during an oleoresin capsicum (OC) course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in the North Pacific Ocean, July 5. Preble is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON)…
San Antonio native uses a thermal imaging camera during a drill aboard USS Ralph Johnson
Fireman Apprentice Adolfo Madrid from San Antonio, Texas, uses a thermal imaging camera (TIC) during a damage control drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) while operating in the Indian Ocean, July 8. Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and…
Cypher Crew Lights Up the Tokyo Night Festival, Dancing with Fierce Character
San Antonio Dance Team Shines in Houston K-pop/J-pop Competition Tokyo X presents a collaboration with Soundbox Dance Studios, featuring a K-pop and J-pop dance competition for the first time. The event took place at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas, on June 15th and drew attention from across the globe as judges flew in from…
Sailors aboard the USS John Finn conduct a visit, board, search and seizure drill in the Philippine Sea
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Chief Petty Officer Nick Lynch, from San Antonio, Texas, dons a bullet proof vest during a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) in the Philippine Sea, June 27. John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s…
San Antonio native participates in a small arms qualification aboard USS Tripoli
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Everett, from San Antonio, shoots an M18 pistol during a gun shoot aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 5, 2025. Tripoli is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean forward deploying to Sasebo, Japan as part of a scheduled rotation of force in the Pacific.
Sip Into Summer: Whataburger® Debuts New Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher™ — Tangy, Tantalizing and Totally Refreshing
SAN ANTONIO, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Whataburger fans, summer just got a whole lot fresher. Introducing Whatafreshers – a new line of premium craft beverages designed to bring the temperatures down while unleashing serious flavor. First to make a splash? The Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher – a vibrant, sun-soaked swirl with all the flair of the Southwest….









