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
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat7 days ago
Red Hill task force passes environmental defueling inspectionThe EPA noted that the task force had met the criteria needed in order to transfer the responsibilities of closing the site to the Navy.By Zamone Perez5 weeks ago
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stationsThousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Navy to unify oversight of base water systems in wake of Red HillThe Navy announced a new policy meant to increase drinking water oversight across all 70 of the service’s installations.By Zamone Perez2 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official saysIf no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.By Karen Jowers3 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
USNS Brunswick is back in the US after seven years in the West PacificMilitary Sealift Command's expeditionary fast transport vessel was recently based out of the Saipan in the Northern Mariana islands.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry saysAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association.By Colin Demarest3 months ago