• Author: Government Accountability Office‎
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Military and veteran support: programs to help servicemembers and new veterans transition to civilian life could be enhanced

Abstract: Each year, around 200,000 servicemembers transition out of the military. Various federal programs are designed to facilitate this transition. This includes helping …

Veterans employment: Identifying lessons learned from Rapid Retraining Program could benefit future efforts

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs provided help for veterans who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offered a housing stipend and 12 months of …

Military housing: strengthened oversight needed to make and sustain improvements to living conditions

Abstract: Junior-enlisted service members without dependents (e.g., a spouse or child) typically live in military-managed barracks. GAO reported in September 2023 that some …

Military barracks: poor living conditions undermine quality of life and readiness

Abstract: DOD houses hundreds of thousands of service members in military barracks. Reports of poor conditions have raised questions about DOD’s management of barracks. The Joint …