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The Talarico family has joined a lawsuit against private military housing contractor Balfour Beatty over moldy and neglected housing at Key West Naval Air Station, Florida.

Mold in privatized housing cost this Navy family their health and reenlistment bonus Mold in privatized housing cost this Navy family their health and reenlistment bonus

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

Two of three newly opened 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025. Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff, G-9 (Installations), and Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, his senior enlisted adviser, joined 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Garrison leaders for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. They are the first 3D-printed structures to comply with the Defense Department’s updated Unified Facilities Criteria, a mandate updated annually that provides construction guidance DOD-wide and now reflects standards for additive manufacturing, or 3D-printed, facilities.

Fort Bliss gets a glimpse into the future with 3D-printed barracks Fort Bliss gets a glimpse into the future with 3D-printed barracks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 6, 2025

The variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) flies in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, 26 August. The aircraft was redesigned from NF-16D to the X-62A, June 14,2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)

At famous home for test pilots, the Air Force is testing a new approach to housing At famous home for test pilots, the Air Force is testing a new approach to housing

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

The Pentagon announced new initiatives to save troops money and improve their quality of life. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone

Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 11, 2024

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Army wants to hear from all 110,000 soldiers living in Army housing Army wants to hear from all 110,000 soldiers living in Army housing

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

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The Department of Defense says it has a plan to improve housing for troops The Department of Defense says it has a plan to improve housing for troops

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks

Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region

Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

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Army veteran launches ‘Hots & Cots,’ a Yelp for enlisted life Army veteran launches ‘Hots & Cots,’ a Yelp for enlisted life

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

barracks mold congress

Fixes to ‘unacceptable’ barracks must be underway by 2025, say lawmakers Fixes to ‘unacceptable’ barracks must be underway by 2025, say lawmakers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’

Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’ Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 15, 2023

mold device army

To battle moldy barracks, Fort Stewart soldiers built their own mold detectors To battle moldy barracks, Fort Stewart soldiers built their own mold detectors

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

Air Force pararescuemen

How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says

The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Dec 20, 2022