(NewsNation) — The U.S. Marine Corps barracks are getting a facelift effective immediately, according to a Wednesday press release by the military agency.
The Marine Corps Installations Command will conduct a force-wide, wall-to-wall inspection of all barracks worldwide to ensure quarters comply with its commitment to its residents to provide “safe, secure, clean and consistent living standards.”
The effort will include environmental, health and safety inspections, making sure all quarters are updated and up to military standards.
The agency’s goal is to invest in its Marines’ quality of life for the long term.
“Taking care of Marines is a warfighting function. Otherwise, they cannot focus on the mission at hand,” General Eric Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, said. “Barracks, chow halls and gyms are key to retaining Marines, and investments in quality of life initiatives are truly warfighting needs.”
The order of inspection will be completed by March 15.
The effort is in response to reports of poor living conditions circulated in the media over the last few months, Military.com reported.
“These inspections will allow us to gain a one-time, complete assessment of each barracks, enabling senior leaders to understand the totality of issues regarding their facility and get to quickly solving those problems,” the military branch said on social media.