Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist5 days ago
Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing missionArmy Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.12 days ago
Navy creates app to track defueling at Red Hill facilityThe app is available for download on the iOS app store and the Google Play store.By Zamone Perez4 weeks ago
US Army refreshes competition for short-range laserThe Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.By Jen Judson5 weeks ago
US Army leaning into launched effects for modernized battlefieldThe Army is rapidly pursuing launched effects to deliver surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting, network and lethal capabilities to a modern force.By Jen Judson6 weeks ago
Red Hill task force passes environmental defueling inspectionThe EPA noted that the task force had met the criteria needed in order to transfer the responsibilities of closing the site to the Navy.By Zamone Perez6 weeks ago
How soldiers and survivors recalled deadly 1994 Fort Bragg air crashOn March 23, 1994, then-Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base saw a mid-air collision that killed 24 paratroopers on the ground.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer6 weeks ago
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault responseA bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.By Davis Winkie7 weeks ago
OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.By Joe Schuman7 weeks ago
V-22 Osprey fleet will fly again, with no fixes but renewed trainingThe V-22 is allowed to fly again, and the services will each implement their own training and maintenance protocols to get the fleet back to operations.By Megan Eckstein, Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Rachel S. Cohen8 weeks ago
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aidIn a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III8 weeks ago