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Fort Liberty soldiers deploying to help with Hurricane Helene relief
The 1,000-soldier task force includes a forward support company with support structures like fuel, water and mechanics.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Looming hurricane forces closure of VA facilities along the Eastern Seaboard
Multiple outpatient clinics have been closed ahead of predicted high winds and surging seas.
In Dorian’s path? Here are some last-minute disaster tips for those in the military community
Whether you evacuate or shelter in place, be prepared.
By Karen Jowers
Nebraska Guard hopes to build armory at Offutt
The Nebraska National Guard is leasing space on Offutt Air Force Base, south of Omaha, for a new armory that could begin to take shape this year if federal funding comes through.
Stop worrying and love the bomb: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for June 10, 2019: Nuclear weapons fight, Trump's transgender comments, military painting fences.
Congress sends Trump disaster bill with aid to storm-struck military posts
Congress has approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid deal that contains nearly $3 billion for storm-stricken military facilities around the country.
By Joe Gould
Amid tornado and flood response, the National Guard is gearing up for hurricane season
As hurricane season begins, the U.S. is already dealing with flood and tornado relief efforts.
Stealing from war widows: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for 5/27: Disaster aid bill, military housing problems, the military widows tax and Memorial Day reflections.
Disaster aid bill that helps military stalls in immigration debate
Lawmakers are hopeful they can pass a bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars for badly damaged military posts.
By Joe Gould
Storm-ravaged bases wait on Washington for repair money
Hundreds of millions of repair dollars are at stake for several stateside military bases.
By Joe Gould
Hub and spokes: US pumps aid into Mozambique following massive cyclone
U.S. Africa Command has been allotted millions of dollars to help move supplies into Mozambique, which was hit by the strongest-ever cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere March 14-15.
By Kyle Rempfer