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, Grist17 hours ago
More food options, better access coming for commissary customersThe commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.By Karen Jowers19 hours 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 Perez4 days ago
One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.By Todd South4 days ago
Air Force opens applications for warrant officer jobs in cyber, ITThe window to apply to become an Air Force warrant officer in cyber or IT runs through May 31, the service said Thursday.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 days ago
No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bagsReusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.By Karen Jowers6 days ago
Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgradesMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor6 days ago
Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing missionArmy Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.7 days ago
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown7 days ago
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.By Stephen Losey7 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-Brown8 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.8 days ago