US EditionHow far will DOD take privatization on military bases?
- The Defense Department is exploring the privatization of various military services, as noted by Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg in an April 7 memo.
- Privatization has been successful in family housing but has faced criticism over past failures, particularly with Balfour Beatty's management of military homes.
- Concerns arise about the impacts of privatization on military family services, emphasizing the need for military control over vital programs.
- Proposals to privatize commissaries have been rejected, with the former DeCA director stating it would compromise affordability for military families, citing the importance of funding from Congress.
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Army TimesHow far will DOD take privatization on military bases?
The Defense Department is taking steps to begin the Trump administration’s promise to overhaul the department’s civilian workforce, and new DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.“All functions that are not inherently governmental (e.g. retail sales and recreation) should be prioritized for privatization,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Fei…
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