"This is a failure of leadership that cannot be ignored," lawmakers wrote to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. "It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says. There’s no shortage of disturbing domeciles to which one can be assigned. The watchdog report documented widespread housing issues with the barracks already familiar to many lower-ranking service members across the armed forces. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black was succeeded by Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz during a ceremony at Marine Cops Barracks Washington Thursday. The “highly deserving” sergeants will receive the allowance at a rate for troops without dependents. "DPW responded the morning of July 17 and treated for ants." Spc. Rene Rodriguez will receive the Soldier's Medal on Wednesday. Officially, at least, Marines have the right to refuse to live in a barracks room that isn’t habitable. The bill of rights came after Navy leaders pinpointed improved unaccompanied housing as a way to improve sailor morale. Load More