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PFAS foam gathers at the the Van Etten Creek dam in Oscoda Township, Mich., near Wurtsmith Air Force Base on June 7, 2018.

Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population

From 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.

By Patricia Kime

4 days ago

VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer

The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, vets face cancer without VA help

A proposed VA rule would allow compensation to veterans for Agent Orange exposure at 17 U.S. bases, but some say certain bases are missing.

By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, Daily Montanan

2 years ago

Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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