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 days ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers10 days ago
Air Force employee allegedly leaked classified info on dating site“Dear, what is shown on the screens in the special room?? It is very interesting,” the correspondent allegedly asked in March 2022.By Jonathan Lehrfeld8 weeks ago
Army doctor faces charges he sexually assaulted 41 patientsAn Army doctor faces arraignment over charges that he sexually assaulted 42 male patients he treated while working as an anesthesiologist.By Todd South2 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 III2 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker saysOfficials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
US Army hunts for explosives to meet increased munitions output goalsThe U.S. is increasing domestic explosives production and buying from abroad to support Ukraine and replenish stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells.By Jen Judson3 months ago
Female Army colonel fired over sexual assault, harassment allegationsCol. Meghann Sullivan is accused of "forcefully kissing" a male subordinate.By Zamone Perez3 months ago
Air Force agent turned Guard recruiter sentenced for child sex crime The former Air Force special agent was living on Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington when he committed the acts.By Todd South4 months ago
West Point and the Naval Academy can keep affirmative action — for nowTwo judges determined it was too early in the legal process to make a decision on the contentious issue of affirmative action in the service academies.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the islandTaiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.4 months ago