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, Grist2 hours ago
Ike aircraft carrier leaves Middle East, enters the Mediterranean SeaThe aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower has been operating in the Middle Eastern waters of U.S. Central Command since November.By Diana Stancy3 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 Monitor5 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
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers7 days ago
Former USS Howard CO was fired after ‘racially harassing comments’The Navy relieved Cmdr. Cameron Dennis in February, just a few months after he assumed command of the Japan-based warship.By Diana Stancy7 days ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 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
Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to USThe cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz11 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
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilotMaj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.By Irene Loewenson13 days ago