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Contaminated air, water affect Navy training area in California

Raw sewage flowing from the Tijuana River into California trigger water advisories that disrupt Navy training, quietly undermining readiness.

By Bridget Reis

6 weeks ago

Army major faced retaliation for advocacy on water contamination

The officer is now part of a lawsuit representing active duty servicemembers subject to the water contamination.

3 months ago

Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination

A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.

17 months ago

Airmen warned not to use water amid Legionella outbreak at Lajes Field

No U.S. personnel have been sickened by an outbreak of Legionella bacteria at Lajes Field, Portugal, the Air Force said.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

18 months ago

Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study shows

Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.

20 months ago

Government should pay compensation for Cold War testing, victims say

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Army used blowers to spray a potential carcinogen into the air surrounding a St. Louis housing project.

2 years ago