I’m familiar with some of those problems. Somebody has really dropped the ball on this and needs to be fired. Then there’s the other part, soldiers should be responsible for keeping their quarters maintained and repaired regardless how old the building is.
During the 60s on our shore bases, we were in WW2 barracks (Navy) and just about every base I was at, everything not only had to work but shine like the new morning sun, no excuses.
Conditions at some of the barracks I’ve seen are a disgrace, they look like some run down housing project in the slums. No excuse for lights being out or not working, windows broken and not replaced, doors off the hinges and generally shabby, unsafe and unhealthy conditions. Disgusting. I’ve seen that myself. Made me ashamed with the lack of discipline and pride.
In today’s PC world, it seems like everyone is afraid to MAKE folks take responsibility for themselves. The soldiers on this forum will know what I’m talking about if they have been to any of the posts lately.
I was called back into the Army in 1961 when POTUS Kennedy pushed the panic button on the Berlin Wall. I reported to Fort Lewis, the North Fort. WW II baracks in terrible condition. The furnace spewed soot all over the barracks.
Blew black out the nose continuously. They probably still stand.
I’ve been retired over 20 years now - but - mold? Way back when we had a self help shop on base, and the unit took care of a lot of repairs. We took care of drywall, paint, most plumbing and lighting and other routine maintenance ourselves. I always had a few extra duty people who “volunteered” their time instead of an Article 15.
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