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 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-Brown10 days ago
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secretDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.By Meghann Myers2 months ago
Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancerConcussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties TuesdayAustin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Austin back in the hospital with ‘emergent bladder issue’Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed defense secretary duties late Sunday afternoon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Austin admits he wanted to keep his cancer diagnosis secretDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that his "first instinct" was to keep his cancer diagnosis private.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
DOD to target ‘forever chemicals’ near Michigan military base — againEnvironmentalists say the effort will help prevent PFAS from spreading across the region near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.3 months ago
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and healthThe defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Austin’s aide requested ambulance arrive quietly to home on Jan. 1The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 911 call made on Jan. 1 under the Freedom of Information Act.4 months ago
Austin released from hospital after cancer surgery complicationsThe defense secretary left the hospital Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP4 months ago