Amid growing Congressional and public outrage over conditions in living quarters on military bases, the Marine Corps pledged Wednesday to conduct thorough inspections of all barracks facilities.
By March 15, all facility commanders will be required to conduct health and safety measures in their barracks “to ensure compliance of services in accordance with our promise to residents to provide a safe, secure, clean, and consistent life.” A full inspection has been directed to a senior non-commissioned officer. standards across the separate housing enterprise,” the statement said. read. Military leaders say there are serious problems at Marine barracks after a watchdog report and photos posted online suggested widespread deficiencies in the living quarters, according to a report. admitted.
“We're going to search every room in the barracks, every squad area, to ensure the health, well-being and safety of each and every one of you,” said Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, deputy commander of the Marine Corps.He said in the video that he was acting as acting commander. Posted on X (formerly Twitter). (Related article: 'I can't wait any longer': Josh Hawley vows to block Army civilian nomination over unused housing funds)
“PThe tweet read: “By March 15, 2024, the Marine Corps will ensure that it is delivering on its commitment to provide Marines with a safe, secure, clean and consistent living environment across the Corps. , all barracks are being inspected.” “These inspections allow us to fully assess each barracks in one go, allowing senior leadership to understand the full picture of facility issues and quickly resolve them.”
Photos showing poor shower and laundry facilities at Marine Corps Infantry School at Camp Pendleton, California, leaked online, Marine Corps Times reports report In January. Photos showed dead rodents, possible mold, crumbling drywall and swastikas that appeared to have been graffitied on lockers. One Marine said half of the 16 washing machines were broken.
A spokesperson told Marine Corps Times that after the photos began circulating on social media, the school conducted an inspection of the facility and began taking steps to resolve the issue.
These photos are just one example of a growing number of reports of poorly maintained military facilities.
A Government Accountability Office study released in September found that some junior service members were living in overcrowded barracks, with serious maintenance problems, and that significantly violated the Department of Defense's (DOD) privacy and health standards. was found to be below average, posing a serious risk.
“Marines, Sergeant Lewis, and I understand the issues in the barracks. We hear you.” Gen. Eric Smith Said he said in an Instagram post in October after showing the Secretary of the Navy and two members of Congress “the good, the bad and the ugly” of the Camp Lejeune barracks.
“There's more to come on this. Marines, we have your back,” the commander added.
By March 15, 2024, the Marine Corps is committed to all barracks are being inspected. pic.twitter.com/qR8ERieADn
— US Marine Corps (@USMC) February 7, 2024
Member of Parliament held These reports led to a public hearing on Wednesday that included testimony from service facility leaders. Rep. Mike Walz (Florida), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement that the barracks are routinely underfunded.
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