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, Grist3 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 Jowers11 days ago
Indirect fire lands near two bases in Iraq. Trump tweets threat at Iran.It's unclear who fired the rockets.By Howard Altman and Shawn Snow4 years ago
Army colonel files federal sexual assault lawsuit against vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffCol. Kathryn Spletstoser’s allegations became a focal point of Air Force Gen. John Hyten’s confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in July before he was confirmed as vice chairman.By Todd South4 years ago
Iraqis claim rockets land near Baghdad International Airport, Iran-backed militia leaders may be target“The game has changed, and we’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region."By Shawn Snow4 years ago
Anyone who tries to overrun the US Embassy in Baghdad will ‘run into a buzzsaw,’ says Joint Chiefs chairman“The game has changed, and we’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region."By Shawn Snow and Aaron Mehta4 years ago
Countdown: More of the top stories you need to watch for in 2020!We started Friday with the 13th through 16th top stories for 2020, then hit four more on Saturday and have two more for today.By Navy Times staff4 years ago
US strikes Iran-backed militia strongholds in Iraq and SyriaThe U.S. launched strike against Iranian military targets in Syria following a Friday attach in Iraq that killed one American.By Meghann Myers and Shawn Snow4 years ago
Senator threatens Iran following Kirkuk attack that spilled American blood“If American blood was shed by an Iran-backed group, Tehran ought to face swift and severe consequences."By Shawn Snow4 years ago
Russia: New weapon can travel 27 times the speed of soundMoscow describes the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological breakthrough comparable to the 1957 Soviet launch of the first satellite.4 years ago
Accused of murder, Coast Guard seaman headed back to court-martialQuestions continue to swirl about what happened on Alaska's Amaknak Island 11 months ago.By Carl Prine4 years ago