Navy Dedicates $375 Million to Quality of Life

December 19, 2025

The Commander, Navy Installations Command recently announced new funding to go toward sailors’ quality of life, including $75 million in targeted improvements and another $300 million in more general major sustainment projects. 

“Quality of service is inseparable from readiness,” Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command, said in a press release. “Providing safe, comfortable and clean housing is not optional. It is a responsibility we owe to every sailor who volunteers to serve.” 

Six older barracks were named specifically for modernization updates, while 50 more installations will be seeing upgrades as well. 

Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Amanda Kitchner 

December 19, 2025

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