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Posted on Oct 8, 2024

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A military airlift could be needed for IV fluids after Helene, hospital group says A military airlift could be needed for IV fluids after Helene, hospital group says

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Army paratroopers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, “Arctic Angels,” descend over Malemute Drop Zone after jumping from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during joint airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2023. Marine Corps aviators from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153 out of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and Army paratroopers conducted the joint airborne sustainment training to ensure mission readiness in an arctic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Raina Dale)

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11th Airborne soldier injured during parachute jump in Hawaii 11th Airborne soldier injured during parachute jump in Hawaii

Posted on Oct 8, 2024

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Military bases in Florida prepare for Category-5 Hurricane Milton Military bases in Florida prepare for Category-5 Hurricane Milton

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital nurse Heather Collins (left) looks up information for nurse Emily Acree at the nursing station in the hospital’s ICU Jan. 11. The newly renovated 9,300-square foot ICU features eight new private ICU suites, a centralized nursing station, charting stations, all new ICU equipment and state-of-the-art telehealth capabilities through the Joint Tele-Critical Care Network.

Inmate posed as VA employee to scam ailing vets out of thousands Inmate posed as VA employee to scam ailing vets out of thousands

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Tommy Vu lies on the ground at the bottom of burpee, chin on the ground, showing exhaustion and sweating.

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National Guard major sets burpee world record National Guard major sets burpee world record

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Soldiers walk along a damaged road, inspecting the barrier. The ground is marked to track their progress.

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82nd, 101st Airborne send troops to help in Helene recovery efforts 82nd, 101st Airborne send troops to help in Helene recovery efforts

Posted on Oct 6, 2024

A KC-135 Stratotanker lands on a runway on a large field at MacDill Air Force Base, a city skyline behind it.

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MacDill Air Force Base orders partial evacuation ahead of Milton storm MacDill Air Force Base orders partial evacuation ahead of Milton storm

Posted on Oct 6, 2024

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The Navy’s latest recruiting tool? A Reddit scavenger hunt The Navy’s latest recruiting tool? A Reddit scavenger hunt

Posted on Oct 5, 2024

A Marine holds a breathalyzer to a driver at a security checkpoint in Okinawa.

New restrictions on late-night drinking for troops in Japan New restrictions on late-night drinking for troops in Japan

Posted on Oct 5, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cpl. Eddie Vincek, a WWII veteran and Battle of Iwo Jima survivor, poses for a group photo with Marines from Training Company , Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during his 100th birthday celebration at the Ruritan Club, Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 29, 2024. Vincek served with ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima which was one of the last and most violent struggles of the WWII campaign in the Pacific. During the celebration, Vincek was joined by close family and friends and honored with a challenge coin and plaque. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

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100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday 100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, prepares to take her fini-flight at Scott Air Force Base, IL, Sept. 24, 2024. The fini flight is a long-standing Air Force tradition, marking a pilot's departure from a unit or the final time they fly an aircraft while in that role. (DOD photo by Iain Page)

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U.S. military’s longest-serving woman 4-star general retires from Air Force U.S. military’s longest-serving woman 4-star general retires from Air Force

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, smiles for a photo in the cockpit of a KC-46A Pegasus May 28, 2024, over the midwestern United States. Capt. Brakefield experienced a reunion at 25,000 feet when she refueled her brother's U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler during an aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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Brother and sister meet in the sky during refueling mission Brother and sister meet in the sky during refueling mission

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Members of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Search and Rescue Team work alongside Soldiers from the HHC 1-111th AVN GSAV (General Support Aviation) to conduct search and rescue operations after Hurricane Helene, Sept. 27, 2024. The Florida Army National Guard works closely with our civilian partner agencies and actively monitors all potential areas of impact. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Valeria M. Pete, 107th MPAD, FLARNG)

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In wake of Helene, National Guard soldiers who lost their homes still reporting for duty In wake of Helene, National Guard soldiers who lost their homes still reporting for duty

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

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US bomb from World War II explodes at Japanese airport US bomb from World War II explodes at Japanese airport

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

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Navy plans better fitting, more functional uniforms for women sailors Navy plans better fitting, more functional uniforms for women sailors

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

Soldiers from the 3-265th Air Defense Artillery clear road debris in Cedar Key while assisting law enforcement at a checkpoint as part of their route clearing patrol, Sept. 27, 2024. Response to Hurricane Helene is a massive team effort, and FLARNG fully mobilizes all available forces. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Brandon Miles, 107th MPAD, FLARNG)

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Here’s how the U.S. military is responding to Hurricane Helene Here’s how the U.S. military is responding to Hurricane Helene

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

UH-60 crews rehearsed emergency patient movements in Germany from Feb. 22-25 in preparation for Defender Europe 21. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham.

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With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

The Navy USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau.

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US Navy ships support Israel against Iranian missile attack US Navy ships support Israel against Iranian missile attack

Updated on Oct 1, 2024

Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

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Russian Su-35 evokes Cold War antics by ‘headbutting’ US F-16 in Alaska air defense zone Russian Su-35 evokes Cold War antics by ‘headbutting’ US F-16 in Alaska air defense zone

Updated on Oct 1, 2024

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Jimmy Carter, Navy veteran and former president, turns 100 Jimmy Carter, Navy veteran and former president, turns 100

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

A KC-135R assigned to the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing conducts air refueling operations with A-10s assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group, Moody Air Force base, Georgia. The A-10s received fuel during their cross-country flight enroute to Nellis Air Force base, Nevada. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Winn)

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Moody Air Force Base, Fort Eisenhower under partial evacuation orders Moody Air Force Base, Fort Eisenhower under partial evacuation orders

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

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Former commander of SEAL training to face board of inquiry over candidate’s death Former commander of SEAL training to face board of inquiry over candidate’s death

Posted on Sep 30, 2024

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Space Force blasts first guardian into space Space Force blasts first guardian into space

Posted on Sep 30, 2024

A still from the irregular warfare video from the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. A protester stands on a barricade with arms raised, fire in the background. The caption reads "irregular warfare is a contest of power."

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Irregular warfare is everywhere in this new Army video Irregular warfare is everywhere in this new Army video

Posted on Sep 29, 2024

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US forces killed ISIS, Hurras al-Din commanders in Syria in two strikes US forces killed ISIS, Hurras al-Din commanders in Syria in two strikes

Posted on Sep 29, 2024

The crew of a HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Florida Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, flies a search and rescue mission over Tallahassee, Florida on Sept. 27. 2024 following Hurricane Helene hitting the state. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Eli Johnson)

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National Guard working to rescue hundreds trapped by Hurricane Helene National Guard working to rescue hundreds trapped by Hurricane Helene

Posted on Sep 28, 2024

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US has a whole new deal with Iraq, and won’t talk about it US has a whole new deal with Iraq, and won’t talk about it

Posted on Sep 27, 2024

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Florida man and his dog get amazing ‘rescue selfie’ in Hurricane Helene Florida man and his dog get amazing ‘rescue selfie’ in Hurricane Helene

Posted on Sep 27, 2024

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Command chief fired at Keesler Air Force Base after investigation ‘warranted removal’ Command chief fired at Keesler Air Force Base after investigation ‘warranted removal’

Posted on Sep 26, 2024

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Army meets recruiting goal with soldiers who are older or need extra prep Army meets recruiting goal with soldiers who are older or need extra prep

Posted on Sep 26, 2024

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Here’s the deal with the Air Force PT uniform Here’s the deal with the Air Force PT uniform

Posted on Sep 26, 2024

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Marine used his own body to shield buddy during grenade training accident Marine used his own body to shield buddy during grenade training accident

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’ Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Saul Aguilar-Ortega, an embarkation specialist with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, engages his target during a new experimental annual rifle qualification (ARQ) on Bravo Range at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 2, 2020. The new ARQ is expected to be implemented by 2021, with shooters wearing combat gear and qualifying over a course of three days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

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Marine Corps rolls out plan to overhaul marksmanship training for the first time in a century Marine Corps rolls out plan to overhaul marksmanship training for the first time in a century

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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Black Army medic who saved hundreds on D-Day awarded Distinguished Service Cross Black Army medic who saved hundreds on D-Day awarded Distinguished Service Cross

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Army Black Hawk helicopter snowmobile crash

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Man who ran into Army helicopter with snowmobile wins $3.3 million in lawsuit Man who ran into Army helicopter with snowmobile wins $3.3 million in lawsuit

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Team McConnell Airmen receive information from colleges and universities during the annual education fair held in the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom June 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fair was held to spread knowledge of the different programs for Airmen and their family members.

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Bill would automatically give separating troops ‘competency records’ for civilian jobs Bill would automatically give separating troops ‘competency records’ for civilian jobs

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Female Marines perform their duties as traffic controllers during the Korean War. During the war, women were encouraged to take on more roles in different military occupations than before to free up more men for combat.

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Women kicked out of military for pregnancy could get $25,000, VA health care under bill Women kicked out of military for pregnancy could get $25,000, VA health care under bill

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to various units participate in the Norwegian Ruck March in the 7th Army Training Command’s (7ATC) Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 3, 2024. 7ATC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command, setting the training environment and resourcing live, virtual and constructed training for all U.S. Army forces stationed to and deployed in Europe, as well as select U.S. European Command, Allied and Partner units. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adrian Greenwood)

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Pentagon to invest $500 million to study health issues affecting servicewomen Pentagon to invest $500 million to study health issues affecting servicewomen

Posted on Sep 23, 2024

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Surge in Marines staying in the Corps past their first enlistment Surge in Marines staying in the Corps past their first enlistment

Posted on Sep 23, 2024

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Nine college lacrosse players hospitalized after workout led by Navy SEAL graduate Nine college lacrosse players hospitalized after workout led by Navy SEAL graduate

Posted on Sep 22, 2024

Christian Beyer after being taken into custody in November 2023.

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Former Army soldier sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening Fort Irwin Former Army soldier sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening Fort Irwin

Posted on Sep 21, 2024

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Army Pvt. Travis King sentenced for desertion after fleeing to North Korea Army Pvt. Travis King sentenced for desertion after fleeing to North Korea

By Jeff Schogol, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 21, 2024

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Navy’s top admiral recently treated for breast cancer, service announces Navy’s top admiral recently treated for breast cancer, service announces

Posted on Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Briana Harvey, team lead for CPT 169 during CYBER FLAG 22, assists another soldier with a computer issue at the Laurel Readiness Center, Laurel, MD during CYBER FLAG 22 on Jul. 25, 2022. Cyber Flag 22 is an annual U.S. Cyber Command training event that is designed to strengthen partnerships, improve the defensive skills, and enhance the readiness and collaboration of the participating cyber operators. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tom Lamb)

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Army to close active information operations command as it moves those ops to smaller specialized units Army to close active information operations command as it moves those ops to smaller specialized units

Posted on Sep 20, 2024

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Family of fallen paratrooper remember son as a warrior Family of fallen paratrooper remember son as a warrior

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

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Marine veteran and wife locate body of shooting suspect in Kentucky Marine veteran and wife locate body of shooting suspect in Kentucky

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Alexander Aguilastratt, Command Sgt. Maj. Of Charlie Squadron, Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG), speaks to Soldiers during the AWG Recruitment Brief at Fort Bragg, Nc., May 16, 2018. The objective of the recruiting brief was to inform Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and surrounding units at Fort Bragg to the mission opportunities available at AWG as an Operational Advisor or as an Operational Support member.

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Army leaders chewed out by Congress over PowerPoint Army leaders chewed out by Congress over PowerPoint

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

Sailors assigned to USS New Jersey (SSN 796) stand by to man their ship during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey on September 14, 2024. New Jersey is the first fast attack submarine designed for a fully integrated male and female crew and is the third U.S. Navy ship named after the state of New Jersey, the most recent being the decorated battleship BB-62 which saw action during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. New Jersey and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 8, whose primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten.

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Navy’s first fully gender-integrated submarine joins the fleet. Here’s what that means. Navy’s first fully gender-integrated submarine joins the fleet. Here’s what that means.

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

Marine Corps sergeant rescues woman from fiery crash awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

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‘I don’t see myself as a hero,’ says Marine who saved woman from fiery car wreck ‘I don’t see myself as a hero,’ says Marine who saved woman from fiery car wreck

Updated on Sep 19, 2024

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Attack submarine crew is first to receive new Arctic Service Medal Attack submarine crew is first to receive new Arctic Service Medal

Posted on Sep 18, 2024

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Former West Point garrison commander cleared of most charges that led to firing Former West Point garrison commander cleared of most charges that led to firing

Posted on Sep 18, 2024

Marine Cpl. Spencer Collart died after an August

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Marine who died trying to reach trapped Osprey pilots honored for final bravery Marine who died trying to reach trapped Osprey pilots honored for final bravery

Posted on Sep 17, 2024

Pfc. Matthew Perez died in training on Sept. 13.

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Parachute accident kills one 82nd Airborne paratrooper, injures second in Louisiana Parachute accident kills one 82nd Airborne paratrooper, injures second in Louisiana

By Joshua Skovlund, Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 17, 2024

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Marine sergeant major fired from West Coast bootcamp now in brig amid investigation Marine sergeant major fired from West Coast bootcamp now in brig amid investigation

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

Colombian soldiers stand outside of a military base on the street following a bombing inside the base on June 15, 2021. (Getty photo via AFP by Schneyder Mendoza)

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Two Colombian men sentenced for bomb plot to murder American soldiers Two Colombian men sentenced for bomb plot to murder American soldiers

Posted on Sep 15, 2024

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Army sends troops, artillery to the Aleutian Islands as Russian planes again fly near Alaska Army sends troops, artillery to the Aleutian Islands as Russian planes again fly near Alaska

Posted on Sep 15, 2024

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Top ISIS commanders in Iraq killed in raid that left 7 Americans injured Top ISIS commanders in Iraq killed in raid that left 7 Americans injured

Posted on Sep 14, 2024

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt sails through the waters of the Middle East on Aug. 10, 2024. Fighter jets are visible on the deck of the ship. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group leaves the Middle East, wraps up eight months at sea Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group leaves the Middle East, wraps up eight months at sea

Posted on Sep 14, 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” load a plane at Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos, Texas, March 10, 2024, in preparation for the unit’s movement overseas. Red Bull Soldiers will spend nearly 10 months away from their homes in support of Operation Spartan Shield as part of a regularly planned operation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

101st Airborne Division troops headed to Middle East, 3rd Infantry will go to Europe 101st Airborne Division troops headed to Middle East, 3rd Infantry will go to Europe

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

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