Marines’ barracks-fixing ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ returns to California
The operation will be conducted twice annually.
By Todd South
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3D printing barracks? Military eyes new ways to cut construction costs
Top military engineers met with lawmakers this week to discuss cost-efficient methods for supporting future military construction.
By Riley Ceder
Army’s Hawaii bases recovering from weekend water supply scare
In addition to the weekend's water issues, the Army's garrison in Hawaii has suffered multiple utility failures in recent months.
By Davis Winkie
Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woes
Amid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.
By Todd South
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problems
Post officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.
By Todd South
DOD looks to revamp housing, facilities on military installations
Much of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart.
No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official says
If no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.
By Karen Jowers
Army investigates daycare after report of inappropriate touching
The mother of the impacted child says officials delayed informing her and downplayed the incident.
By Todd South
Momentum building for ‘generational investment’ in Army housing
But if the Army gets the money, will that permanently solve its housing problems?
By Davis Winkie
Soldiers practice island hopping, advanced tactics in Hawaii exercise
Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division recently wrapped a two-week island-hopping exercise in Hawaii.
By Todd South
Why an Army veteran created an app to rate barracks, dining facilities
A new app for mobile devices developed by an Army Reserve veteran this year ranks military barracks and dining facilities on a star system similar to Yelp.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
By Karen Jowers