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, Grist3 hours ago
B-1 bomber rises from the ‘Boneyard’ to rejoin the Air Force’s fleetAfter an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Zamone Perez3 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
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
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
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 days ago
Retiring Marines have to give 6 months’ notice, up from 4 monthsWant to retire from the Marine Corps? The service now requires at least six months' heads up.By Irene Loewenson14 days ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez2 weeks ago
Marine Corps’ camouflage uniform shortage has eased upMarine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Marine Corps plans to give some officers temporary promotionsMarine officer retention dropped slightly from fiscal year 2019 to 2023.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Navy, Coast Guard rescue men who spelled out ‘HELP’ with palm frondsThree men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island used palm fronds to spell out “HELP” on the beach, allowing Navy and Coast Guard aviators to spot them.2 weeks ago
Marines work with new ships, interceptors and drone platformsThe Marine Corps is requesting eight new ships over the next five years for its new littoral regiments.By Todd South3 weeks ago