DOGE Scandal: Troops Go Hungry as Data Theft, Incompetence Take Hold
Fort Greely, an Alaskan Army base crucial for U.S. missile defense, faced critical disruptions in food service due to a workforce reduction attributed to staff retirements, hiring freezes, and a buyout program. The resulting shortage of essential civilian cooks threatened mission success, leading to an emergency contract to hire additional staff. Despite these efforts, the base, which houses the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, resorted to temporary measures like cash allowances and vendor-supplied meals. This situation reflects a broader issue of civilian workforce instability affecting soldier quality of life, further complicated by cuts to military cook positions.
John Q. Hosedrinker