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, Grist1 minute ago
Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wingIn a memo obtained by Defense News, a Marine Corps squadron commander raises the alarm about the quality of Lockheed Martin's new F-35C jets.By Stephen Losey6 hours ago
Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.By Irene Loewenson5 days ago
Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgradesMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor5 days ago
Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing missionArmy Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.6 days ago
Colombian man extradited on charges he drugged, kidnapped US soldiersThis is the second of three suspect to be extradited in the 2020 case.By Todd South6 days ago
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown6 days ago
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.By Stephen Losey7 days ago
Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continuesA search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown7 days ago
Air Guard delays Alaska changes that threatened national securityThe Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.7 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 Jowers7 days ago
Corps IDs Marine killed in training accident near Camp LejeuneSgt. Colin Arslanbas was a reconnaissance Marine assigned to the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.By Staff Reports8 days ago