DoD enters decadeslong barracks lease as lawmaker warns privatization push lacks accountability tools
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry GertonPublished On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: The Defense Department has locked itself into another decadeslong lease this time for privatized military barracks, expanding a housing model that has posed significant challenges for military family housing for decades. A Senate lawmaker now warns that the 50 year agreement will limit the Pentagon’s ability to change contract terms and hold private companies accountable for inadequate living conditions. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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