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Navy explores how to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of sailor uniforms
One Navy effort to move away from forever chemicals could change the way a shipboard jacket stays waterproof, according to budget documents.
Here’s the latest count of suspected bases with toxic “forever chemicals” in the water
There are almost 700 sites, according to the Environmental Working Group, likely contaminated with PFAS
GI Bill benefits to continue despite college coronavirus closings after emergency fix rushes through Congress
The shift to online-only classes jeopardized monthly housing stipends for tens of thousands of student veterans.
Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
By Patricia Kime
VA to fight court decision giving extra year of education benefits to thousands of veterans
The case centers around VA's rules requiring veterans to surrender their Montgomery GI Bill eligibility to access the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.
Will my daughter fight my war?
As the U.S. government strikes a bargain with the Taliban, will the Forever War in fact come to a close?
By Joe Quinn
Trump says US will sign Afghanistan peace deal with Taliban, first step in bringing troops ‘home’
U.S. and Taliban officials will finalize the agreement on Saturday, potentially bringing a close to the nearly 19-year-old conflict.
New Mexico fines Air Force $1.7 million over groundwater
The New Mexico Environment Department claims Cannon Air Force Base has released wastewater despite not having a permit since March 2019.
HASC Chairman Adam Smith on Mideast wars, acquisition reform and 2020 elections
Rep. Adam Smith talks national security, the presidential race and the next defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould
New in 2020: Army combat casualties trend upwards into 2020
The U.S. military’s combat casualties in Afghanistan were the highest in five years, and Army service members bore the brunt of those losses.
By Kyle Rempfer
Congress adopts defense bill that creates Space Force
Congress has approved a defense policy for a 59th year.
By Joe Gould