No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army. The F-16 fundamentals training course is expected to last several months, an Air Force spokesperson said. The Air Force announced the arrival of additional F-16s in the Middle East to deter further aggression in the region. The lawmakers' letter came after a Sept. 21 Army Times story first revealed the inadequate oversight. Army leaders are optimistic that "generational" investment in struggling areas like barracks can meaningfully increase soldier quality of life. Soon, generals won’t be the only ones with star rankings. Around 7,500 troops will have new orders cut when new military pay funds hit for fiscal 2024. "It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says. The Army overhauled housing oversight in 2020, but auditors say key portions of its inspection program have failed. The watchdog report documented widespread housing issues with the barracks already familiar to many lower-ranking service members across the armed forces. Load More