Military housing problems have been a continuous source of headlines–and DoD headaches in 2023. In addition to continuous grilling by public officials over lead paint in military family housing, overflowing sewage, and black mold in barracks, dorms, and (again) military family housing units, there’s new scrutiny over the accessibility of base housing. Air Force Times… Read more »
The Pentagon has not yet fully implemented enhancements to its Exceptional Family Member Program, and that’s a problem for military families with special needs who may be left without support or medical care depending on where they are assigned. A report by the DoD Office of the Inspector General faults the DoD for not updating the program as originally directed. Learn more.
The Department of Defense has taken steps to standardize the Exceptional Family Member policy, also known as EFMP, which had previously been administered individually by the military service branches. Under the revised policy, EFMP is standardized DoD-wide to provide consistent, reliable support for what the DoD terms “exceptional family members” with special medical needs or… Read more »