Latest "natural disaster" stories

Hurricane Ian avoids direct hit on MacDill but aims for JB Charleston

Early indications are that Air Force and Space Force units in Florida managed to avoid widespread destruction.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

“People are relying on us” — National Guard evolves to fight wars, secure homefront

The last two years have seen a rash of domestic crises and the National Guard has been on the frontline responding to everything from the Covid-19 pandemic to historic fires and flooding, and even widespread protests.

By Sonner Kehrt

20 months ago

About 30 Spangdahlem families displaced by deadly floods in Germany

Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany incurred minor damage from the torrential downpour.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Air Force approves Joint Base Langley-Eustis as new home of F-22 training

The 325th Fighter Wing's F-22 training unit is one step closer to having a new, permanent home.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

‘A perfect storm’: Airmen, F-22s struggle at Eglin nearly three years after Hurricane Michael

The 325th Fighter Wing may be nearing a breaking point as it approaches its third year in limbo after Hurricane Michael.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

After massive flood, Offutt looks to build a better base

Rebuilding at Offutt, which was heavily damaged by a 500-year flood in April 2019, will probably not be finished until 2026.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago