What would San Diego be without it's Military bases? Taken from www.globalsecurity.org "San Diego's history, social, and economic makeup are inextricably tied to the military's presence in the region. Adding the jobs supported by defense spending to the direct military and related civilian jobs existing in the San Diego region, about one-fourth of total employment locally is due to the military. The multiplier effect of the military base operations, defense contracts, payrolls, and other induced spending indicate defense expenditures account for up to one-fourth of the regions' total economic output. The military is clearly an integral part of San Diego's way of life and economic prosperity."

This is probably the closest I was going to get to photographing the entrance to the 32nd Street Naval Station. Another of my drive by shootings. I'm actually surprised this came out since my husband hit a railroad track just as I snapped the shutter.