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DOD looks to revamp housing, facilities on military installations
Much of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart.
New policy restricts carrying guns onto Offutt Air Force Base
The restrictions come after a mandatory review of the base’s defense and anti-terrorism plan.
After baby’s death on Hawaii base, DoD calls for investigations into unauthorized daycare allegations
'We do not condone child care that is unauthorized and/or unregulated.'
By Karen Jowers
Here’s an updated map of military sites where DoD found cancer-causing chemicals in the drinking water
The advocacy group’s interactive map of all the sites includes information about the contamination in drinking water and groundwater.
By Karen Jowers
Don’t ignore military advice on climate change, Mr. President
For years, the Pentagon included the impacts of climate change in our defense planning, says a former Navy secretary.
By Ray Mabus
Commentary: Action needed to address groundwater contamination at military installations
A lawmaker wants the military to stop using firefighting chemicals that can contaminate groundwater and to address the health problems they cause for service and community members.
By Rep. Dan Kildee
Kids who assault on US military bases can still escape accountability
Despite new rules addressing sexual assault among the children of U.S. service members, the federal government failed to fix a flaw that on many military bases has let alleged juvenile abusers escape accountability or treatment.
Air Force cited for groundwater contamination at base in New Mexico
The base is called on to act quickly to protect the population and environment.
Sexual assault: Here are the bases where troops are most at risk
Navy ships are the most dangerous, according to new Pentagon study ranking installations on risk of assault.
By Tara Copp, AP
Dozens of lawmakers warn Defense Department: Don’t whitewash climate change report
A report due to Congress later this year has removed several of the previous references to climate change.
By Tara Copp, AP