Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense trainingResearchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.By Todd South2 months ago
When will we learn the findings of the Navy’s beard study?Officials said a year ago that the study would finish in 2023.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
Controversial Hawaii fuel facility to begin defueling ahead of closingTank tightness of the pumps at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility was tested and approvedBy Zamone Perez7 months ago
Air Force cleaning up likely carcinogens found at 3 missile basesAll areas that tested positive for polychlorinated biphenyls, regardless of how contaminated, are undergoing remediation.By Rachel S. Cohen8 months ago
Why Fort Liberty wants to test Spring Lake waterFort Liberty is seeking to test for 'forever chemicals.' in Spring Lake well water. Here's why.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer8 months ago
Failed military recruits prove deadly outliersThe gunman in a mass killing in Allen, Texas, is among 32 recruits who washed out of the military and went on to commit extremist crimes.By Nikki Wentling11 months ago
Cleaning toxic military sites will take decades without more fundingAdvocates want congressional appropriators to double the budget for military clean up efforts in fiscal 2024.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
National Guard machine gun range could harm drinking water, EPA saysThe Massachusetts Army National Guard proposed building the new 138-acre gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod.By Steve LeBlanc, AP12 months ago
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study findsSuicide rates among active duty soldiers do not broadly appear to increase during times of war, a recent study found.By Jonathan Lehrfeld13 months ago
Troops who deployed seem to have lower risk of cancer death: studyThe results are most likely proof of the “healthy deployer effect” as troops are required to be in fairly good health to go overseas.By Meghann Myers14 months ago
Army reviewing proposed changes to tape test, body compositionA more accurate tape test and a body fat waiver with a 540 or higher fitness test score.By Todd South14 months ago
Air Force expands cancer review of nuclear missile personnelThe review now includes personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated ground-based warheads at Malmstrom, F.E. Warren and Minot Air Force bases.15 months ago