US military facilities across the Pacific are in a worrying state of decay, the Pentagon inspector general warned, raising concerns about bases that are critical to deterring China.Corrosion and holes in buildings, falling ceilings and the presence of mould and asbestos were among the problems identified through inspections of 11 US facilities across the region and relayed to a dozen senior Defence Department officials in an emergency management advisory this month.The issues have affected infrastructure essential to US forces’ preparedness as well as troop and family facilities, according to an August 6 notice by Randolph Stone, assistant inspector general for evaluations.
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Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases across Pacific region
The Pentagon inspector general has issued a warning about the severe decay of US military facilities across the Pacific region. Inspections of 11 sites revealed significant structural issues, including corrosion, holes in buildings, falling ceilings, mold, and asbestos.
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The Pentagon inspector general has issued a warning about the severe decay of US military facilities across the Pacific region. Inspections of 11 sites revealed significant structural issues, including corrosion, holes in buildings, falling ceilings, mold, and asbestos. These problems affect infrastructure crucial for US forces' preparedness and also impact troop and family housing. The findings were relayed to senior Defense Department officials in an emergency management advisory this month. The decay raises concerns about the readiness of bases vital for deterring China.
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Inspections covered 11 US facilities across the Pacific region.
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Corrosion, holes in buildings, falling ceilings, mould, and asbestos were identified.
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US military facilities across the Pacific are in a worrying state of decay.
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