Military readiness isn’t just about weapons or tactics—it’s also about ensuring our service members live in safe and modern conditions. Unaccompanied military housing faces a crisis of staggering proportions, threatening both the well-being of those who serve and the effectiveness of our armed forces. When service members are forced to deal with unsafe or degrading living conditions, their focus shifts from their mission to survival in their own homes.
With $137 billion in deferred maintenance and $91 billion in environmental liability costs, unaccompanied military housing is at a breaking point. Mold, faulty alarms, and poor infrastructure aren’t just quality-of-life issues—they undermine our armed forces' effectiveness.
The call to action is clear: Consolidated oversight, modernized housing, and a 50-year forward plan are needed today.
Read on to learn more about the complicated and thorny problem of military housing.
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