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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.
Adaptive engine work feeds sixth-gen fighter design, says US Air Force
The Air Force is adapting AETP features into the future Next Generation Air Dominance platform’s engines.
Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships
The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States.
More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination
Another 1,002 people have filed claims seeking monetary damages related to current and future medical care due to the fuel-tainted water.
By Karen Jowers
Veterans Affairs medical sites drop mandatory mask requirements
Visitors and patients will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at the health care sites.
Support services for homeless veterans set to expire
Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices
Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends
Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.
Biden OKs defense bill despite military COVID vaccine repeal
The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate is affecting recruitment, top Marine says
The vaccine mandate has especially affected recruiting in the South, Gen. David Berger said.
Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.
By Joe Gould