Pentagon Watchdog Warns of Severe Decay at US Military Bases Across Pacific

An emergency management advisory from the Pentagon inspector general has flagged severe decay across 11 US military facilities in the Pacific region, including corrosion, holes in buildings, falling ceilings, mould, and asbestos. The advisory, issued on August 6 by Randolph Stone, assistant inspector general for evaluations, was relayed to a dozen senior Defence Department officials. It highlights infrastructure critical to US forces' preparedness and troop and family facilities, raising concerns about bases vital to deterring China. The advisory is heavily redacted as 'Controlled Unclassified Information' and was issued during an ongoing audit to flag issues needing immediate attention. The Pentagon declined to comment beyond what was already provided to the inspector general. The warning underscores the deteriorating state of US military infrastructure in a strategically important region.