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Army wants cheaper base buildings with shorter lifespans, memo shows
The Army is throwing its weight behind new and emerging construction methods to cut building costs by 30%, according to a recent memo.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Military tenants were promised a database for housing complaints. They’re still waiting.
No DoD complaint database yet; and five installations don't have the complete tenant bill of rights.
By Karen Jowers
Military families in Hawaii water crisis ask lawmakers for better medical care, more answers
“I want to know what my 1-year-old and 4-year-old ingested. They have their whole lives ahead of them,” says Army major.
By Karen Jowers
CDC wants to hear by Feb. 7 from troops, families affected by Hawaii water crisis
The CDC wants to know about about any ill health or other effects on military families, including pets.
By Karen Jowers
Military families ‘exhausted’ two months into water crisis in Hawaii
Residents of the affected communities are weighed down by the uncertainty of when they'll be able to return to their homes and how safe their homes will be, their long-term health concerns and just the daily grind.
By Karen Jowers
Utility bills for base housing are returning; few details offered
Defense officials intend to reestablish the Resident Energy Conservation Program, which would monetarily reward tenants who conserve energy and charge more to those who don't. But details are scant.
By Karen Jowers
Hunt Companies settles housing fraud claim at Dover Air Force Base
A whistleblower lawsuit alleged Hunt Companies officials submitted false maintenance information to the Air Force in order to get higher performance incentive payouts.
By Karen Jowers
Tenants of Army housing: Time to speak your mind
Tenants of Army housing have until Feb. 24 to complete the 10-minute confidential survey.
By Karen Jowers
Even with GI Bill, many student vets still need loans to afford college
The new study found that the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipend may not be enough for many individuals using the benefit.
This week in Congress: 2022 starts with leftover work from 2021
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 10, 2022.
Military housing tenants sue their Hawaii landlords over tainted water
Tenants want their rent reimbursed because of the tainted water that forced them out of their homes.
By Karen Jowers