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
NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace to honor World War II ‘Flying Tigers’ at DoverThe paint scheme comes during Military Appreciation Month celebrations.By Zamone Perez9 days ago
Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next yearLegislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Overseas cost of living allowance decreases coming back in MayDecreases have been on pause for the past three months.By Meghann Myers12 months ago
Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowanceNew law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.By Karen Jowers13 months ago
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: reportThe report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.By Meghann Myers14 months ago
Pentagon receives additional UFO reports, no sign of aliens The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.16 months ago
US, China lead list of top defense spenders in 2021The top five spenders accounted for 62 percent of the world’s total military expenditures.By Rachel Nostrant20 months ago
‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwideSome of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse22 months ago
Biggest military pay raise in 20 years may be boosted even more because of inflation worriesThe White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.By Leo Shane III23 months ago
Lawmakers move to guarantee cost-of-living boost for veterans benefitsLegislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
Navy boosts funding for air operations and flight hours in new budget request“This critical investment will support increased student-pilot throughput, supporting the recovery of our tactical aircraft pilot shortfall."By Diana Stancy2 years ago