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, Grist61 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
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.7 days ago
Failed rocket strike launched on US-led coalition forces base in SyriaThe failed strike marks the first time since Feb. 4 that Iranian-backed militias have attacked a U.S. facility in Iraq or Syria.7 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-Brown7 days ago
Air Guard delays Alaska changes that threatened national securityThe Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.7 days ago
USS Gunston Hall is back home after a four-month deploymentGunston Hall returned to the states after taking part in NATO's biggest exercise in decades.By Geoff Ziezulewicz12 days ago
Air Guard changes in Alaska could affect national security, rescue opsStaffing changes in the Alaska Air National Guard may hurt the organization's ability to secure America's western airspace and carry out rescue operations.12 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 days ago
Retiring Marines have to give 6 months’ notice, up from 4 monthsWant to retire from the Marine Corps? The service now requires at least six months' heads up.By Irene Loewenson14 days ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez2 weeks ago
Marine Corps plans to give some officers temporary promotionsMarine officer retention dropped slightly from fiscal year 2019 to 2023.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago