Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere. The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons. All six crew members aboard at the time of the mishap are in good condition and have left the hospital. A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into a Southern California bay during a training exercise Thursday night. All six crew members survived. The Navy and Justice Department cited reports that “unscrupulous people and companies” attempted to acquire the personal information of filers. Defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis appeared in U.S. District Court in San Diego on Thursday. Justice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base. More sailor maintenance and changes to crew sizes are in the works for the troubled LCS fleet, officials say. The Navy declined to say when the carrier departed San Diego. The junior sailor died after ingesting fentanyl aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, where narcotics investigations have soared in recent years. Load More