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#USMC BRASS CANNOT EVEN PROVIDE SAFE DOMESTIC HOUSING FOR #Marines & #Families Do they acknowledge that #mold in #military barracks and #militaryFamily housing is cause grave & mystery illnesses? As a civilian, I know first hand that guerilla lawfare and failures to properly mitigate #waterdamage can cause what the doctors call terminal illnesses. #Facebook has many support groups for #mold & #mycotoxin survivors- and many of the groups are wailing walks of desperation pain and impending death. Mold sickness and excess deaths are a national health crisis that #Military #Insurance #contractors & #legislators #lawyers and other officers of the courts know about- and seem to profit by. Let’s fix that. US Congress U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division USMC Special Operations USMC War College (MCWAR) AMAC Foundation Newsmax Media, Inc. Restoration Industry Association National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) National Crime Agency careers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention SocialMedia.org Start with #WEF depop ops strategists? #CrisisOfAccountability & dereliction of duties …. #KidsMatter too

It's not just about the charming quirks of military housing—like the occasional indoor rain from leaks through electrical wiring, the surprise cold showers that last for weeks or months, the 'vintage' heating systems that decide to retire early, the cracks in walls that compete with the Mid-Atlantic Ridge or the rats that don’t understand we can’t sub-let. Most military families normalise and accept these challenges. It builds resilience and character doesn’t it? It’s all part of the adventure. If you don’t like it leave. Put your big boy/girl panties on and deal with it. But the Kerslake Commission's latest report, "Homes Unfit for Heroes," turns a serious spotlight on the issues that go far beyond a faulty boiler: 🔵 The hit to the physical and mental health of our troops and their families 🔵 The lack of tenant rights 🔵 The career juggling act for partners 🔵 Recruiting personnel 🔵 Retaining top-notch talent from marching out of the door 🔵 Making sure military families can live together 🔵 Facilitating visitation for separated families 🔵 Empowering and supporting Service Personnel to have their voices on accommodation heard. Read the report in full: https://lnkd.in/gKAF4NgR #MilitaryAccomodation #KerslakeCommission #MilitaryHousing Cerise Upham Heledd Kendrick Chloe Mackay Alistair Halliday Caroline Woodward James Murphy Leigh Tingey MSc FInstRE Johnny Mercer Rupert Anderson Wendy Faux MBE Rupert Frere Army Families Federation (AFF) James Banks Tim Unwin Vanessa Plumley MBE Brendan Sarsfield Terrie Alafat Darren Rodwell

🏡💼 As real estate professionals, how can we address the pressing issue of affordable housing in Northwest Florida for both civilian and military residents? Here are some key takeaways from the recent discussions: - The rise in average home prices, driven by out-of-state and all-cash buyers, is making homeownership unattainable for many middle-income workers. - Increasing housing inventory could help lower costs and create more housing opportunities in the region. - The lack of affordable housing options has even resulted in the loss of Air Force jobs in the area, impacting readiness and commute times for military personnel. - Rezoning agricultural land for housing development is being considered as a potential solution to increase housing availability. Let's work together to find innovative solutions and create a more inclusive housing market for all residents in Northwest Florida. 🌟🏠 #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #CommunityDevelopment #NorthwestFlorida #HousingSolutions #MilitaryHousing

This win was huge! But the problem that created it was a massive hit to a number of Army Soldiers! When massive organizations have failures that impact individuals as much as this did, there are parts of lives that are irrecoverable; people can never be made whole; complete justice never prevails. As Staff Officers and Commanders, the onus was on them to do the due diligence and get it right. Failing to do so had dire consequences on not just Soldiers, but on their families, and created intergenerational loss and suffering. Bad staff work leads to bad recommendations to leaders, and leaders not taking the time to ensure recommendations are sound leads to bad decisions. Those bad decisions destroy organizational trust and capability. Do better!

New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voice A new housing-focused working group, created by the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act enacted Dec. 22, 2023 will offer troops and their spouses the chance to shape living conditions more directly across the military.   According to the Air Force Times, the changes aim to crack down on shoddy and sometimes hazardous living conditions in military-run family housing managed by private landlords, where congressionally mandated reforms have failed to fully curb recurring bouts of mold, rodent infestations, leaks and other issues in troops’ homes. There are about 203,000 privatized housing units across the U.S. military owned by 14 privatized landlords. Those companies — like Balfour Beatty Communities, Lendlease and Liberty Military Housing — are responsible for 78 privatized family housing projects at 192 installations. The contractors own and operate 99% of military family housing at domestic bases, spanning 34 Army projects, 31 Air Force projects, and 13 Navy and Marine Corps projects. The U.S. government only owns, operates, and maintains military family housing overseas. ManTech Pathfinder Journey can help the U.S. Air Force, other service branches and these landlords help identify and prioritize problems – before funds, time and other resources are spent on a solution. #Pathfinder, #ManTech, #dod, #Army, #AirForce, #leadlease, #balfourbeatty, #libertymilitaryhousing, #housing Photo: Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., talks to a military family during housing inspections at Fort Gordon, Georgia. (Courtesy of the office of Sen. Jon Ossoff)

Working to serve the military and veteran community? Have you considered applying for a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation? They focus on programs that improve the health and wellbeing of service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers, and those that: -Improve social determinants of health  -Decrease barriers to accessing physical and mental healthcare  -Increase accessibility to programming that fosters a healthy lifestyle  -Enhance opportunities for veterans to thrive after service They accept applications year-round and applications submitted by January 11, 2024 will receive a response by the end of July 2024* *Subject to change #militaryveterans #militarytransition #militaryspouses #militaryfamilies #veterans #veteransupport #grants

Exceptional piece, Admiral. Right on target, and relevantly framed. U.S. warships are tremendous testaments to American ingenuity, but living fulltime onboard floating machines in port probably wouldn’t make most folk’s recruiting and retention highlight reels. The sub force seems to have this figured out. The push to give shore infrastructure a little time in the sun is also important, as it should be easy for anyone in the rank structure to proudly showcase their daily work environment. Essential facets of military compensation should be an area in which our people rack up an easy W every single time they experience a career waypoint necessitating some form of pay/personnel transaction. Our Nation’s IT and banking institutions make paying our bills, signing leases, and even paying our taxes SUPER EASY, secure and readily intuitive, even for those of us that might not have grown up technology natives. Deliberate investment to pass proven industry partners the baton on this issue makes perfect sense. Awesome message that illustrates the degree to which leadership is tuned into the most pressing needs of our country’s young adults who voluntarily swear their lives in defense of our way of life. Thanks for sharing, sir!

While there is a lot of advocacy and emphasis placed on the successful transition of service members, there may still be a long way to go. This insightful article from Laura Esposito and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette hi-lights some findings that should raise questions about the Transition Assistance Program and how to improve effectiveness. From the article: "The study, conducted by RAND, a nonprofit research organization, was the first to delve deep into the inner workings of the so-called federal transition programs. It looked at 45 programs the U.S. Government Accountability Office identified as supporting service members, veterans and dependents. “There is virtually no evidence that any of the programs we examine[d] have had a direct effect on transition incomes,” researchers wrote. It also found only 3% of funds are allocated toward employment; the rest is set aside for education opportunities." Additionally, there is evidence that veteran unemployment is significantly higher than non-veteran unemployment in certain areas, despite the lower national averages. So, the question is "how can we do better"? Please take a minute to read the article and share your thoughts. #veteranemployment #veteranshelpingveterans #DoBetter https://lnkd.in/gzzQEhaV

This is about more than just us—it’s about everyone who has fought for our #exceptional military families before us, and those standing with us now. We are honored to continue this important work. Supporting our most vulnerable families isn’t something we can do alone. We need to come together to improve policies and processes at every level—local community, state and federal. We must also be innovative and consider ways to make life easier for these families, like how to transfer IEPs and Medicaid waivers across state lines, to ensure that these families have the support they need. Partners in PROMISE, Executive Director Michelle Norman stated, “These are quality of life issues that impact readiness and retention. We need to do everything we can to support these military families.” Improving the EFMP program will improve military readiness and retention. It’s going to take all of us working together to make it happen. Join us in advocating for our #exceptional military families by supporting initiatives that improve the EFMP program and enhance the quality of life for those who serve. Whether it’s contacting your local representatives, sharing this message, or getting involved with organizations like Partners in PROMISE, every action counts. #PartnersInPROMISE #CommunityMatters #SupportOurFamilies #MilitaryStrong #AdvocacyInAction #militaryfamilies #EFMP #ExceptionalFamilies #SpecialNeedsAdvocacy #EducationForAll #Changemakers #military #specialEducation #CNNHomefront

Keep in mind that "public service" covers a huge range of professions and there isn't a better time to enter the building code industry. If people have questions in how the building code industry works, I'm happy to answer these. The VA helped me find my career path after I was injured serving in the Navy. As code officials (building inspector, plans examiner, building official, fire marshal, and the the like), we play a somewhat passive role in community safety, when compared with the roles of Police and Fire personnel. We keep communities safe by verifying structures meet minimum codes. Are you someone who pays close attention to details and who possesses exceptional interpersonal skills? The code industry may be the avenue to pursue. #careers #buildingcodes #buildinginspection #publicservice #civilservice #codeofficial #iccsafe #veteransaffairs #communitysafety #safecommunities