The privatized family housing program was established to address chronically poor conditions in military housing. Advocates say the problems persist.

The new buildings, made of a special blend of concrete, can house up to 560 soldiers in open bays on temporary assignment to the west Texas base.

Some of the ideas include extended-stay hotels, converted retail buildings, group living in “man camps,” even recreational vehicles.

The students, who are assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, are now in an on-post hotel.

A warning issued this week by the Federal Trade Commission says the scam often involves various tactics designed to trick military members into renting properties that don’t exist or are not for rent.

Advocates for military families say the increase in NDAs is a response to civil litigation that makes it harder to track chronic issues.

The VA Home Loan Affordability Act would cap closing fees at 1.5% of the loan amount — which is significantly lower than closing costs for non-VA home loans.

The fast-track, full-scale renovation of the 10-story building followed fire and water damage to the original structure in August 2025.

The budget includes $21.5 billion targeted at eliminating all poor and failing barracks, and $4.4 billion to go toward family housing.

Adm. Daryl Caudle has prioritized work-life balance through a “Sailors First” initiative, focused on life challenges that can be exacerbated by the nature of military service.