Bay Filled With ‘Forever Chemicals’
The potential threat to Chesapeake Bay shellfish and seafood from PFAS contamination at DOD sites is a local example of a US-wide problem, according to an environmental research organization review of DoD’s documentation of the use of toxic PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” at its installations.
Mixed Crab Verdict for Summer ’21
The past winter was the Chesapeake Bay’s fourth-lowest crab count since record-keeping began in 1990, and worst even showing of juvenile crabs. This might be offset by a robust female population, if they can produce a stronger crop of juveniles when they breed later this year.
Carriers Need Lethal UAV and More to Stay Relevant
Newly released study by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments finds US carriers need new lethal unmanned aircraft and a new fighter to stay relevant.
War Authorizations Will Not Be Repealed
A bipartisan rejection of Sen. Rand Paul’s effort to repeal the war authorizations leading to US entry into Afghanistan and Iraq returns the Senate to consideration of other provisions in the defense authorization bill.
Two More Furlough Days, Readiness Still Suffers
The Deputy Secretary of Defense makes the news rounds to tout a DoD budget realignment that rolls back the unpopular civilian furloughs and also to warn of a loss of military readiness as a result of sequestration.
