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Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist
How soldiers and survivors recalled deadly 1994 Fort Bragg air crash
On 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 Observer
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.
Army doctor faces charges he sexually assaulted 41 patients
An Army doctor faces arraignment over charges that he sexually assaulted 42 male patients he treated while working as an anesthesiologist.
By Todd South
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.
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker says
Officials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.
By Karen Jowers
US Army hunts for explosives to meet increased munitions output goals
The U.S. is increasing domestic explosives production and buying from abroad to support Ukraine and replenish stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells.
By Jen Judson
Female Army colonel fired over sexual assault, harassment allegations
Col. Meghann Sullivan is accused of "forcefully kissing" a male subordinate.
By Zamone Perez
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 South