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, Grist3 weeks 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.4 weeks ago
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads guilty in federal courtTeixeira's plea agreement with prosecutors calls for a prison sentence between 11 and nearly 17 years.2 months ago
Air defenders deployment extended as service grows the job fieldAir defenders are one of the most deployed units with the lowest deploy-to-dwell ratios in the Army, senior leaders have said in recent years.By Todd South2 months ago
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guiltyA plea hearing is set for March 4 in Boston’s federal courthouse.3 months ago
Continuing resolution would slow military modernization, services warnThe Navy, for example, would have $26 billion in the wrong places, and would need Congress to approve $13 billion in formal reprogrammings.By Megan Eckstein and Jen Judson3 months ago
More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA health care Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
US Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review boardThe Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.By Jen Judson3 months ago
5 bases to test new privately run system for household goods shipmentsThe new system is designed to improve troops’ ability to communicate with their moving company and add transparency to the process.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggleAir Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.By Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago