https://www.wcmu.org/tags/air-force Air Force en-US Copyright Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 After surviving a suicide attempt, Tara started remembering sexual trauma she experienced in the military. Today, she says mental health services are the only thing that helped her stay alive, and that's why she advocates for the veteran support. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-18/decades-after-crash-fallen-michigan-veteran-receives-military-honors A plane crash in 1952 resulted in 52 servicemen losing their lives. 70 years later, military honors have been given to Air Force Cpt. William Coombs. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:58:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-18/decades-after-crash-fallen-michigan-veteran-receives-military-honors Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-28/alpena-residents-disappointed-by-unseen-michigan-flyover Many Michiganders were unable to view the Air National Guard's flyover across nine communities on Tuesday. For one Alpena resident, the flyover held a special meaning. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:59:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-28/alpena-residents-disappointed-by-unseen-michigan-flyover Zipporah Abarca https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-25/air-force-says-it-wont-get-permit-for-planned-wurtsmith-pfas-treatment-system State officials and Oscoda residents are again clashing with the Air Force over cleanup regulations at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Thu, 25 May 2023 21:47:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-25/air-force-says-it-wont-get-permit-for-planned-wurtsmith-pfas-treatment-system Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-20/oscoda-residents-rally-for-more-pfas-clean-up-measures It's been well over a decade since PFAS – toxic forever chemicals – were discovered on the site of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Some of those residents took to the streets this week (Wednesday) to demand more clean-up measures from the Air Force while a long-term plan is developed. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:12:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-20/oscoda-residents-rally-for-more-pfas-clean-up-measures Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-15/oscoda-pfas-activists-to-host-rally-demand-air-force-step-up-clean-up PFAS contamination at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base has resulted in five health advisories that warn Oscoda residents of toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water, venison, small game, fish, and foam. PFAS activists are planning to rally tomorrow in Oscoda for additional clean-up measures. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:53:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-15/oscoda-pfas-activists-to-host-rally-demand-air-force-step-up-clean-up Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-09/wurtsmith-tour-workshop-raise-mixed-feelings-among-oscoda-residents Oscoda residents were invited last week to tour the air force’s water treatment systems for PFAS chemicals at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. But the event drew mixed reactions from the very people the military was trying to win over. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:22:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-09/wurtsmith-tour-workshop-raise-mixed-feelings-among-oscoda-residents Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-03-17/oscoda-environmental-group-blindsided-by-air-force-plans-to-clean-up-pfas The U.S. Air Force published a new proposal for a cleanup plan at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda this week, but a local environmental group… Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-03-17/oscoda-environmental-group-blindsided-by-air-force-plans-to-clean-up-pfas Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-22/air-force-to-use-less-than-half-of-congressional-appropriation-for-clean-up-in-oscoda The Air Force met with Oscoda residents on Wednesday to discuss plans for how they'll use millions of dollars earmarked for clean up of the former… Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:34:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-22/air-force-to-use-less-than-half-of-congressional-appropriation-for-clean-up-in-oscoda https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-04-16/congressman-kildee-threatens-congressional-action-against-air-force-over-oscoda-pollution-cleanup A virtual meeting between Oscoda residents and Air Force officials on Wednesday about pollution clean up at the former Wurtsmith Air force base turned… Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:26:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-04-16/congressman-kildee-threatens-congressional-action-against-air-force-over-oscoda-pollution-cleanup