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 weeks 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-Brown4 weeks ago
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.By Leo Shane III4 months 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, AP5 months ago
Soldier signs up thousands of troops for bone marrow donationNow, Spc. Christian Sutton is known as “Bone Marrow Guy.”By Sarah Sicard6 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News6 months ago
Air Force investigating potential brain cancer cluster at Cannon AFBThree children have been diagnosed with rare, fast-growing brain tumors since 2010, the Air Force said.By Rachel S. Cohen7 months ago
Navy unveils new process to speed payouts for Camp Lejeune illnessesIndividuals can get up to $550,000 through the new process, but officials won't say exactly when the payouts will be sent out.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Air Force cleaning up likely carcinogens found at 3 missile basesAll areas that tested positive for polychlorinated biphenyls, regardless of how contaminated, are undergoing remediation.By Rachel S. Cohen9 months ago
Why Fort Liberty wants to test Spring Lake waterFort Liberty is seeking to test for 'forever chemicals.' in Spring Lake well water. Here's why.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer9 months ago
No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile baseF.E. Warren is among three nuclear bases the Air Force is investigating after it found harmful levels of PCBs and cancers were reported.By Tara Copp, AP9 months ago
DoD expanding ‘forever chemicals’ cleanup at former Michigan baseGroundwater treatment systems will be installed near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan.9 months ago