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, Grist6 days ago
Corps IDs Marine who died in California ‘aviation ground mishap’Cpl. Miguel Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, died “as a result of an aviation ground mishap,” the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said.By Irene Loewenson9 days ago
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Marine arrested in shooting death of civilian on North Carolina baseIt was an "isolated incident and there was no threat to other Marines or the public,” a Marine spokeswoman said.By Irene Loewenson3 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
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Marine embassy security guard dies on duty in Republic of CongoLance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Far more Marines died in car crashes in 2023 than in other accidentsThe summer was a particularly difficult time for the Marine Corps in terms of both on- and off-duty accidents.By Irene Loewenson4 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
Negligent discharge killed Marine who died in live-fire trainingLance Cpl. Joseph Whaley was killed by "negligent discharge during live-fire small arms training exercise,” according to the Naval Safety Command.By Irene Loewenson8 months ago
VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.By Leo Shane III8 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 Observer8 months ago