Pentagon officials keeping an eye on morale at nuclear bases
Meghann Myers and Aaron Mehta
The Defense Department is asking for tens of billions of dollars this year to maintain and modernize U.S. nuclear capabilities, while at the same time checking in with personnel at the remote bases maintainers and operators call home.
In recent years, issues like cheating on exams and marijuana use have plagued Air Force bases in Montana, North Dakota and Nebraska, calling into question whether the quality of life in those areas was taking a toll on troops.
“I’m very confident that the chain of command will deal with it,†Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Wednesday during a visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. “And I had the chance today to talk with a couple of the commanders about how do we make sure that we address quality of life issues for the airmen; how do we address stress; how do we address the things that ― that sometimes underlie the issue that you’re mentioning.â€
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/02/21/pentagon-officials-keeping-an-eye-on-morale-at-nuclear-bases/
