Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the gates at the Naval Air Station North Island, the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation”?
Then come enjoy a lovely buffet dinner and fascinating presentation by the Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado, Captain Loren “Wookie” Jacobi, at the joint dinner meeting of the Coronado Council of the US Navy League and the Military Officers Association of America.
The dinner meeting is open to the public and will be at the Coronado Yacht Club (CYC), 1631 Strand Way, Coronado. The price is $45, payable by cash or check at the door. Come for cocktails and mingling at 5:30 pm, with the dinner meeting beginning at 6:20. All are welcome.
Captain Jacobi graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2001, earning his Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture. He was trained as a helicopter pilot and participated in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as bringing humanitarian assistance to Haiti. (Note: to abide by recent guidance from NAVADMIN, bios of personnel are abbreviated during this time of war, and no photo will be published). Captain Jacobi’s awards include the Legion of Merit, an Individual Action Air Medal, and three Medals for Meritorious Service. His long career brought him finally to take charge of Naval Base Coronado in 2024. In addition to overseeing all nine sites that this encompasses, from San Clemente Island to Warner Springs, he managed to arrange the first-ever NASCAR site on any U.S. military base.
Captain Jacobi, who will be transferring from this post at the end of this year, will reflect upon his time here as Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado.
Please RSVP in advance by August 9 to Joan Kanter, President of Coronado Council of the US Navy League, jkanter0714@gmail.com.
VOL. 116, NO. 30 – July 29, 2026