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 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 Jowers9 days ago
US Marines test radars, networks for expeditionary base operationsThe 31st MEU continued the Marine Corps' push to experiment with expeditionary advanced base operations during its two deployments in 2023.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the islandTaiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.4 months ago
New in 2024: Marines build 3rd Littoral Regiment to fight peer threatsAnother littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025.By Todd South4 months ago
New in 2024: Testing to decide future of new Marine landing shipThe landing ship medium will be the Corps' first modern stern landing vessel.By Todd South4 months ago
Inside the US Army’s failed nuclear ice lair in Cold War GreenlandWhile the U.S. didn’t get to act out its Bond villain lair fantasies, it did further scientific understandings of the world around us.By Claire Barrett5 months ago
Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leaderA dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Japan suspends Osprey flights after fatal US aircraft crashTokyo has asked the U.S. military to ground all Ospreys operating in Japan except for those searching for the downed airmen.By Tara Copp, AP5 months ago
Iranian-backed group vows to expand conflict if US airstrikes continueU.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.By Tara Copp, AP and Kareem Chehayeb, AP5 months ago
‘It’s Raining Men’: Meet the man behind the military’s parachutesJC Berland has been taking to the skies since he was 16. Parachutes are his life's work.By Sarah Sicard6 months ago
Watch: Marine Corps flies its Valkyrie robotic aircraft for the 1st timeThe test flight is an early step toward getting the robot aircraft ready to fly in support of Marine Corps missions.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago