Latest "Military Quality of Life" stories

Military officials recommend reaching out to people who may be having difficulties and then helping them get to resources, such as the suicide helpline, if they are at risk for suicide.

Military could lower suicide rate with focus on quality of life

Eliminating daily stresses such as delayed paychecks could help make service members more resilient to whatever active duty throws at them, experts said.

By Anne Marshall-Chalmers, The War Horse

2 months ago

Vets hope to broker fixes for military base quality-of-life issues

A new program from the American Legion will send leaders to installations to talk to families about housing, child care and other military life challenges.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Soldier moves into barracks room, immediately finds massive ant colony

"DPW responded the morning of July 17 and treated for ants."

By Sarah Sicard

4 months ago

We have a responsibility to do more

The author of this commentary offers advice on how personal acts and long-term actions can reduce the strain members of the military can feel in this time of pandemic.

By Col. Chris Karns

3 years ago

Are the military’s housing problems fixed or just covered up for now?

Lawmakers say they are happy with the fixes so far, but worry that military officials haven't addressed oversight problems that allowed the housing problems to fester.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

The military’s lingering readiness problem: Lack of daycare

Service officials told lawmakers this week that more resources for child care on base would help ease stress on military families.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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