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, Grist5 hours ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.6 hours ago
One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.By Todd South4 days ago
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”By Claire Barrett4 days ago
US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacksThe incident marks the end of a week-long pause of reported Houthi attacks.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 days ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III5 days ago
Service Member of the Year 2024 broadcastService Member of the Year 2024 live broadcastBy Military Times5 days ago
No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bagsReusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.By Karen Jowers5 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
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
US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson6 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.7 days ago