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Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help

Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup

Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.

By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist

13 months ago

Lockheed nabs F-35 sustainment contract worth up to $6.6B

The cost per flying hour is set to decrease by 8 percent over the contract period, the Pentagon stated.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

Dayton sues Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, DoD for water pollution

In March, the city gave notice that it intended to sue unless the air base agreed to cooperate on mitigation measures for PFAS contamination.

4 years ago

Colorado veteran suicide rate higher than national average

Colorado recorded 43 deaths by suicide of male and female veterans per 100,000 in 2019, compared with 32 deaths nationally per 100,000 in 2018.

4 years ago

New Mexico lawmakers cheer bid to ease Air Force contamination impact

A defense spending bill that's close to clearing Congress is getting praise from members of New Mexico's congressional delegation, who say it includes some relief for communities affected by contamination at Air Force bases in the state and elsewhere around the country.

5 years ago