by ADC | Dec 16, 2022 | Energy, Housing, In Our Communities, Military Families, On Base
A new clinic at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii will treat military family members experiencing long-term health problems linked to last year’s Red Hill fuel spill, the Star and Advertiser reported. The clinic will open Jan. 3 and stay open indefinitely…....
by ADC | Dec 15, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, Military Families, On Base
The 2023 Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase by an average of 12.1% effective Jan. 1, DOD announced Wednesday. “The significant increase in average BAH rates is reflective of the unique market conditions experienced across many locations nationwide over...
by ADC | Oct 25, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, In Our Communities, On Base
Fort Stewart, Georgia leaders are taking a “more methodical approach” to addressing a boom in reports of mold in barracks, as Stars and Stripes reports. “Instead of simply going and cleaning up the mold, now we’re assessing what was the root cause of the mold...
by ADC | Oct 13, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, Military Families, On Base
The Army will spend the next two months inspecting every building – including barracks – for mold, Military.com reported. “Our soldiers and families must have healthy and safe environments in which to live and work, so reports of mold or mildew need to be addressed...
by ADC | Oct 11, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, Military Families, On Base
Some private military housing companies still haven’t complied with Congress’ bill of rights for military family tenants, the Pentagon inspector general said in a report publicly released last week. “Specifically, two landlords, Boyer Hill Military Housing and...
by ADC | Oct 4, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, Military Families, On Base
Sailors living off base in some U.S. regions will get extra housing allowance assistance for the rest of the calendar year, Stars and Stripes reported, citing a DOD announcement. The stipend boost took effect Saturday in seven areas: San Diego, California Fort...
by ADC | Sep 20, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, On Base
The Army has underinvested in on-base housing, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told soldiers last week at Fort Benning, Georgia. “I want to make sure that our soldiers — that you all and that your families have quality housing to live in,” she said, according to a...
by ADC | Sep 15, 2022 | Housing, In Our Communities, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base, Water
Fort Huachuca, Arizona Garrison Commander Col. John Ives outlined for the Herald/Review his goals to help local businesses grow, especially those started by military spouses. “I’m thrilled that Fort Huachuca is interested in working with Sierra Vista and the chamber...
by ADC | Sep 8, 2022 | Housing, In Our Communities, Installation Innovation, On Base
Breaking Defense visited Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania to highlight its plan to prepare for future modernization. “If we wait until a system goes into a sustainment cycle for us to be able to tool-up and facilities-up, it’s way too late,” Kate Williams, the...
