US Air Force and Space Force Allocate $1.6 Billion Military Investments for Over 60 Installations Upgrade: Enhanced Facilities for Personnel and Families
US Air Force & Space Force military investment of $1.6B in 60+ upgrades, including dorms & child centers (2023-2027). Prioritizing personnel well-being, aligns with 2022 request. $220M/year allocated till 2026. Fiscal year 2024 budget: $3.8B for construction, down from $5.2B.
This military investment will cover improvements like upgraded dormitories and new child development centers, aiming to enhance facilities for both personnel and their families. (PHOTO: USNI News U.S. Naval Institute)
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US Air Force and Space Force Allocate $1.6 Billion Military Investment to Enhance Over 60 Installations, Including Upgraded Dorms and Child Development Centers
The US Air Force and Space Force are dedicating more than $1.6 billion to upgrade over 60 of their installations, as reported by Military. This military investment will cover improvements like upgraded dormitories and new child development centers, aiming to enhance facilities for both personnel and their families. The plan is set to roll out between 2023 and 2027, with the announcement coming from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.
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Enhanced Facilities and Family Support: Significant Military Investment Aims to Elevate Living Conditions for Air Force and Space Force Personnel
The significant military investment prioritizes airmen and Guardians’ focus on tasks by improving living conditions. The “Dorm Response Program” will fund 170 projects, including ongoing $76 million ones. For fiscal year 2024, about $227 million will enhance 14 large dorms, including bases like Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Travis Air Force Base.
To better support families, the military investment plan involves constructing 19 new Child Development Centers at bases like Joint Base San Antonio and Sheppard Air Force Base, costing around $205 million. This aligns with a 2022 congressional request to prioritize airmen and Guardians’ well-being. According to NewsNow, the Air Force plans to invest about $220 million annually in these improvements until 2026. While the fiscal year 2024 budget seeks $3.8 billion for construction, it’s a decrease from the previous year’s $5.2 billion military investment. Notably, a recent $67 million contract has been awarded for a new dorm at Clear Space Force Station in Alaska, highlighting the commitment to enhancing military bases.
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