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As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help

Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.

By Karen Jowers

11 months ago

‘We are alarmed’: Lawmakers seek answers on troubling Walter Reed base barracks conditions

Navy Times exposed the years-long problems earlier this month.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Navy says it’s acting fast to fix Walter Reed base barracks problems it has known about for years

Some of the problems with the base barracks at NAS Bethesda, Maryland, have been fixed — less than a week after Navy Times exposed the issues.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Hellish Walter Reed base barracks now in Congress’ sights

The move follows a Navy Times investigation last week that exposed how low-ranking troops have lived without hot water for years in some buildings.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Young sailors and soldiers are moved out of hot water-less Walter Reed base barracks

The move came a day after a Navy Times investigation exposed how troops in the affected buildings had been living without basic creature comforts for years.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

No hot water, A/C or doors with locks for junior troops forced to live in hellish Walter Reed base barracks

The problems aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda have been going on for years, young sailors and soldiers say.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and James R. Webb

3 years ago