Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general populationFrom 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.By Patricia Kime3 days ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News3 years ago
Pentagon to phase out firefighting foam with ‘forever chemicals’The EPA on March 14 proposed new standards for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.By Ashley Murray, Colorado Newsline and Jennifer Shutt, Colorado Newsline4 years ago
American legacy of ‘forever wars’ lives on in its casualtiesThe divorces, wars, and military bases blurred together as they do in military families.By M. Tabar, The War Horse4 years ago
Hazardous firefighting foam accidentally discharged in Marine hangarSeveral aircraft and ground equipment were damaged, according to the Naval Safety Command.By Irene Loewenson4 years ago
Troops at two dozen bases exposed to toxic chemicals in drinking waterUp to 700 military installations are known to have at least some PFAS contamination.By Meghann Myers4 years ago