Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez3 days ago
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat11 days ago
Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woesAmid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.By Todd South2 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official saysIf no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voiceService members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Fort Liberty families start reaching settlements with housing providerFort Liberty military families have started to reach settlement agreements with the post's housing provider after a lawsuit was filed in 2020.By Rachael Riley, Fayetteville Observer4 months ago
Momentum building for ‘generational investment’ in Army housingBut if the Army gets the money, will that permanently solve its housing problems?By Davis Winkie4 months ago
Homelessness among veterans jumps more than 7%The rise comes after years of progress in reducing the number of veterans facing stable housing issues.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issuesSenators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.By Karen Jowers5 months ago