Latest "natural disasters" stories

Space Force wants launch ranges to be more resilient

The service is building operational concepts to ensure its launch ranges can operate under adverse conditions, including natural disasters.

By Courtney Albon

10 months ago

Winter Storm Uri spotlights gaps in military base preparedness

The U.S. military is still trying to address the effects of Winter Storm Uri and plan for the next natural disaster.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Tyndall to suffer work stoppage in May unless Congress grants additional funding for reconstruction

Washington has been slow-rolling a supplemental appropriation for natural disaster recovery, so the Air Force has been moving money around to pay for reconstruction at Tyndall and now Offutt. But the money is running out.

By Valerie Insinna and Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Tyndall and, now, Offutt’s recovery costs are creating an infrastructure cash crunch

If supplemental funding for Tyndall and Offutt doesn't come through soon, the Air Force could have to dip into more operations and maintenance funds, possibly jeopardizing plans to fix deteriorating buildings across the force.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Waters recede from Offutt flightline as flood recovery continues

The last waters flooding the 2-mile-long flightline at Offutt receded Wednesday, and engineers have entered the first of 30 flooded buildings.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

VA seeks relief for borrowers in Hawaii, North Carolina disaster areas

VA is requesting lenience from lenders holding VA-backed mortgages in the aftermath of tornadoes and volcanic activity.

By Kevin Lilley

6 years ago