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, Grist9 hours 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 Jowers8 days ago
VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sitesEmployees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victimsLawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.By Leo Shane III9 weeks ago
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker saysOfficials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over CaliforniaThe Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Air Force ends effort to recover final member of downed Osprey’s crewMaj. Eric "Doc" Spendlove's body remains missing.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months 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
Marine amphibious combat vehicle variants will arriveThe command and control and 30 mm-equipped versions will be ready for unit testing in 2024.By Todd South4 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