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, Grist60 minutes ago
B-1 bomber rises from the ‘Boneyard’ to rejoin the Air Force’s fleetAfter an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Zamone Perez3 days ago
Airman dies while deployed to Andersen Air Force BaseThe Air Force is investigating the death of a 28-year-old airman found unresponsive on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on Wednesday.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 days ago
Lockdown lifted at Grand Forks Air Force Base after report of gunshotSecurity officers did not locate the source of the sound after a door-to-door sweep. No injuries were reported.12 days ago
Cannon pediatric cancer study finds higher rate of rare brain tumorsChildren affiliated with Cannon Air Force Base were diagnosed with a rare brain cancer at a higher rate than kids elsewhere, a new study found.By Rachel S. Cohen12 days ago
Ukraine-born airman’s translations aided allied efforts as war eruptedKhymchenko’s translations during multiple deployments may have helped save countless lives since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh futureWhat might have looked like an aging system not long ago now appears to be a workhorse that could be used for years to come.By Jen Judson3 weeks ago
T-6 training jet makes emergency landing at Joint Base San AntonioNo injuries were reported after a T-6A training jet made an emergency landing Wednesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 weeks ago
Navy creates app to track defueling at Red Hill facilityThe app is available for download on the iOS app store and the Google Play store.By Zamone Perez4 weeks ago
Air Force offers new bonuses to entice troops to move to cold basesThe Department of the Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 weeks ago
Air Force fuel barge is first to use new Baltimore bridge site channelThe barge supplying jet fuel to the Department of Defense left late Monday and was destined for Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base.By Tassanee Vegpongsa and Lea Skene4 weeks ago
Airmen warned not to use water amid Legionella outbreak at Lajes FieldNo U.S. personnel have been sickened by an outbreak of Legionella bacteria at Lajes Field, Portugal, the Air Force said.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 weeks ago