Sailors can now choose housing allowance based on family location The Navy will now offer sailors the choice of getting basic allowance for housing based on where their dependents are located.By Diana Stancy5 weeks ago
Pentagon to unveil new programs to boost quality of life for troopsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base, where he will discuss goals to lower living costs for troops and their families.By Noah Robertson6 weeks ago
Marine Corps launches resident survey of housing and barracksResidents will receive a text or email link to take the survey, which runs from March 18 to April 18.By Todd South7 months ago
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stationsThousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.By Karen Jowers7 months ago
Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woesAmid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.By Todd South8 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official saysIf no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.By Karen Jowers9 months ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers9 months ago
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voiceService members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.By Karen Jowers10 months ago
Fort Liberty families start reaching settlements with housing providerFort Liberty military families have started to reach settlement agreements with the post's housing provider after a lawsuit was filed in 2020.By Rachael Riley, Fayetteville Observer10 months ago
Momentum building for ‘generational investment’ in Army housingBut if the Army gets the money, will that permanently solve its housing problems?By Davis Winkie10 months ago