OpinionTime is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veteransThe VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.By Keith Kiefer2 weeks ago
Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgradesMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor4 weeks ago
Air Force expanding review of cancers in nuclear missile communityThe expanded Air Force study will consider a broader range of career fields as well as an additional base.By Tara Copp, AP6 months ago
Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s endIndependent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
Military revokes planned contract for nuclear plant at Eielson AFBThe Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration.By Nathaniel Herz6 months ago
Air Force asks Congress to shield nuclear launch sites from wind powerThere are hundreds of underground silos spread across the U.S., in Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
Military suicide rates mostly steady over past decadeThe Pentagon is implementing a wide range of recommendations from an independent review finished earlier this year.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
Russian drone debris downs power lines near Ukraine nuclear plantRussia “is likely trying to expand and diversify its arsenal of drones," according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank.By Hanna Arhirova7 months ago
Gate breached in incident at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp BullisThe intruder was on the base for several minutes, but did not reach any training areas on the camp.By Zamone Perez7 months ago
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon plannersDefense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
China more than doubled its nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon saysThe stockpile is growing faster than expected, said a senior defense officialBy Noah Robertson7 months ago
Government should pay compensation for Cold War testing, victims sayIn the 1950s and 1960s, the Army used blowers to spray a potential carcinogen into the air surrounding a St. Louis housing project.8 months ago