Business at Apollo Depot Military Outlet, in downtown Oceanside, began picking up about two weeks ago, before news of the military action in Iran. For some service families, the images of missile strikes and talk of deployment readiness have resurrected the fear and uncertainty of Iraq and Afghanistan — so-called forever wars. A crewman directs an F-35C Lightning II on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the U.S. military campaign in Iran. Esparza said business started ramping up about two weeks ago, before news of the military action in Iran. AdvertisementBob Jaureguy of Oceanside discusses the military attack on Iran at the Oceanside Pier.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 09, 2026 16:01 UTC