Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases across Pacific region

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The Pentagon inspector general has issued a warning about the severe decay and poor condition of US military bases across the Pacific region. Issues include structural corrosion, mould, and asbestos, raising concerns about the readiness and safety of critical facilities meant to deter China.

US military facilities across the Pacific are in a worrying state of decay, the Pentagon inspector general warned, raising concerns about bases that are critical to deterring China. Corrosion and holes in buildings, falling ceilings and the presence of mould and asbestos were among the problems identified through inspections of 11 US facilities across the region and relayed to a dozen senior Defence Department officials in an emergency management advisory this month. The issues have affected...