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VA to expand benefits access for US vets of K2 Uzbekistan base

Roughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

Jon Stewart pushes VA to help veterans sickened after uranium exposure

The comedian is pushing the Biden administration to fix a loophole in a veterans aid bill that left out some of the first troops who responded after 9/11.

By Tara Copp

10 months ago

Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan

The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.

By Patricia Kime

5 years ago

Russia to build nuclear plant in Uzbekistan, Putin says weapons may be next

Moscow is ready to expand military technology ties with the Uzbek government, Putin says.

7 years ago

US launches national security probe into uranium imports

The Commerce Department has started an investigation into the impact of uranium imports on U.S. national security, a move that could limit future imports and add another front to the Trump administration’s trade fight.

7 years ago

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