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Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues
Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.
By Karen Jowers
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Mold, broken furniture … just a start to this family’s PCS nightmare
This family lost more than 70% of their belongings, valued at over $152K. The claims process added salt to the wound.
By Karen Jowers
‘Move decisively’ to fix troops’ barracks, lawmakers tell Austin
"This is a failure of leadership that cannot be ignored," lawmakers wrote to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
By Karen Jowers
Proposed housing council would give military families a voice
Military members and spouses, housing advocates and various professionals, such as experts in HVAC and home inspections, would be part of the council.
By Karen Jowers
Barracks bill of rights pledges decent living conditions for Marines
Officially, at least, Marines have the right to refuse to live in a barracks room that isn’t habitable.
Advocates decry ‘chilling effect’ of housing companies’ subpoenas
Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.
By Karen Jowers