Army Times interviewed one of the service's top civilians overseeing housing policy about the service's vision for privatized barracks at Fort Irwin. Residents will receive a text or email link to take the survey, which runs from March 18 to April 18. Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans. Thousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports. Amid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns. Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements. If no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem. Officials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water. Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers. A former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner. Load More