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Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, ‘marathon of recovery’ ahead

One video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

23 months ago

Construction continues at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., on April 8, 2022. A large portion of the base was damaged in a 2019 flood, requiring many buildings to be demolished. (Jason Colbert/Army Corps of Engineers)

Truck exhaust, IT woes and piles of rubble: Offutt faces uphill battle to rebuild

Rebuilding Offutt is expected to take about 10 years and more than $1 billion.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Chasing pavement: Offutt’s massive runway renovation enters home stretch

The 18-month overhaul is expected to finish in September or October

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Coast Guard announces safety rules after deadly boat fire

The new interim rules will take effect over the next two years.

4 years ago

Cost of rebuilding Offutt will be higher than original estimate

Offutt Air Force Base was inundated with floodwaters in March 2019.

4 years ago

‘We must work harder,’ SECDEF says as Pentagon grapples with civilian casualties of airstrikes

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged to review strike procedures to better avoid casualties.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

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