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Navy unveils new process to speed payouts for Camp Lejeune illnesses
Individuals can get up to $550,000 through the new process, but officials won't say exactly when the payouts will be sent out.
CNO nominee vows probe into Navy SEAL scandals
Vice Adm. Michael Gilday said officials are looking whether cultural problems are at play in the recent bad reports.
Toxic chemical used in hand grenades contaminates drinking water near Fort Jackson, data shows
Pollution levels of the cancer-causing chemical were shown to be higher than federal safety standards.
Here’s what Congress is proposing to counter cancer-causing chemicals found on military bases
Perfluoroalky and polyfluoroalkyl substances, referred to as PFAS, are linked to cancer and are found in a firefighting foam the military uses.
By Diana Stancy
Here’s an updated map of military sites where DoD found cancer-causing chemicals in the drinking water
The advocacy group’s interactive map of all the sites includes information about the contamination in drinking water and groundwater.
By Karen Jowers
‘Not as thin as he thinks’ — drunk Royal Navy pilot gets stuck in chimney during mess night game
“The guy got stuck and ended up pissing and puking all over himself while stuck upside down.”
By Jon Simkins
The military leads all other professions in the number of days spent drinking per year, study claims
Over the course of just four years, the average number of days military personnel spent drinking per year went up by 34.
By Jon Simkins
Commentary: Action needed to address groundwater contamination at military installations
A lawmaker wants the military to stop using firefighting chemicals that can contaminate groundwater and to address the health problems they cause for service and community members.
By Rep. Dan Kildee
The VA actually spent money — and years — on a scientific study to tell us daily drinking is unhealthy
Money well spent by the VA, the oft-criticized organization that makes paying veterans what they’re owed for disabilities, education and housing appear as laborious as Thanos' quest to amass all six Infinity Stones.
By Jon Simkins
Vermont adjutant general disputes characterization of state’s Guard as a ‘flying fraternity’
The head of the Vermont National Guard on Thursday disputed the characterization of the guard's culture that was reported in a series of news articles that included allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct among some members.
Drunk driving among veterans is up nearly 60 percent since 2014, study finds
Drunk driving and binge drinking among vets has spiked considerably in recent years, according to the American Addiction Centers.
By Jon Simkins