Military Families In Privatized Housing ‘Afraid To Come Forward,’ Survey Says

Swab tests at a military residence in Fort Benning, Ga., reveal the presence of lead.

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Updated on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. ET

Severe mold, asbestos and electrical hazards are among the dangers in private military housing for thousands of service members’ families, according to a new survey conducted by the Military Family Advisory Network.

The report was released Wednesday, in conjunction with a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about the state of privately managed military housing.