Housing and amenity plans became obsolete when the brigade stayed split
Evidence
Unlike many U.S. bases, which resemble extravagant imitations of suburbia abroad, Dal Molin is quite utilitarian. There will be no families living on this base—just single soldiers. The new hospital, two new schools, and other amenities for family members are across town at the Caserma Ederle and the American Village. Beyond the estimated $610 million in construction across Vicenza, the Army was also planning to lease up to 240 made-to-order homes being built in surrounding communities—a plan to house troops and families suddenly called into question by the Army’s decision to leave one third of the 173rd brigade in Germany. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 758
Categorization
Category: Factual Claims
- QUESTION: Did the Army actually break leases on the made-to-order homes after deciding to split the brigade?