Military families finally have a database for housing complaintsAfter years of waiting, military tenants can submit and search for feedback about privatized housing in a new database.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Homeless vets set to receive more housing helpHomeless veterans will no longer have their service-related disability benefits count as income when applying for housing.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to helpTroops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez4 months ago
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat5 months ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 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 III6 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 Jowers6 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 III7 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 Jowers7 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 Jowers7 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 Jowers8 months ago