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Suspected mold in barracks at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia
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A trillion budget but military can't 'afford' to attack mold on bases?

New GAO report says there is a $285 billion repair backlog behind toxic conditions in housing and facilities across the country

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Military Industrial Complex

US looking for 'new creative' ways to fight a war it's already 'won'

Trump attempts to spend his way out of a politically disastrous conflict with Iran, while the Air Force and Navy grapple with the usual production problems

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Navy retiring USS Fort Worth halfway through lifespan

The $400 million littoral combat ship only entered service in 2012, but suffered from myriad operational problems and had less than two years at sea

Zumwalt-class destroyer
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The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle

Hypersonic missiles were supposed to give the ships a purpose. Instead, they brought more procurement issues

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Washington Politics

Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion

Americans don't see massive Pentagon spending as the key to ensuring their security, according to new polls

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Military Industrial Complex

Five outrageous ways defense contractors have buttered up Trump

The weapons industry loves greasing the skids with gifts. This administration is no exception.