2 San Diego-based armed service members earn USO honors

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Two San Diego-based armed service members have earned their respective military branches' United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year awards, it was announced Wednesday.

Sgt. Nolan P. McShane — a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton — and Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren J. Singer — a sailor at Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado — will be honored this week for their life-saving efforts this year. Singer will be honored Wednesday by her command, and McShane will receive his award Thursday.

Each year, the USO honors the heroism of junior enlisted service members...