(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A software developer who spent 12 years in the Army was shocked by a recent report detailing moldy and unsanitary barracks throughout the military. Now, he’s using his expertise to support fellow service members through a review-based app called “Hots&Cots.”
Several groups that advocate for military personnel and families are calling on the Pentagon to address what they say are unsanitary and dangerous living conditions on U.S. installations worldwide, including mold, contaminated water, roaches, and other pets. The effort, led by an organization called Hots&Cots , is meant to push the military to fix these issues now, rather than wait for any renovations planned by the Pentagon, which the advocates argue could take years.
Users have the ability to anonymously upload photos or videos showing the quality of living conditions and dining options. The founder and developer of Hots&Cots said the app has given him the ability to cut through red tape to address military housing issues at a faster pace and form relationships with organizations like the Military Housing Coalition .