While most barracks are owned by the government, the Defense Department needs to explore whether more private-sector living options might help improve the quality of life for junior enlisted personnel, Ms. Strickland said.
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BAH is like an “algorithm that needs updating on a regular basis,” said Strickland, whose district includes the massive Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, where many military families struggle to find affordable homes.
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