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 News
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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 Newsline
American legacy of ‘forever wars’ lives on in its casualties
The divorces, wars, and military bases blurred together as they do in military families.
By M. Tabar, The War Horse
Hazardous firefighting foam accidentally discharged in Marine hangar
Several aircraft and ground equipment were damaged, according to the Naval Safety Command.
Troops at two dozen bases exposed to toxic chemicals in drinking water
Up to 700 military installations are known to have at least some PFAS contamination.
Airman’s ‘Black Panther’ car honors the late Chadwick Boseman
The airman spent about $4,000 on the custom wrap.
By Sarah Sicard