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
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press7 days 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
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacksNearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.By Meghann Myers8 weeks 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 Lehrfeld2 months ago
Mental health outreach efforts need more focus on women vets: reportAdvocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans.By Leo Shane III2 months 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
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copaymentsThe VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers3 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
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago