Joint Force Quarterly
Abstract
This article examines the critical housing shortage at Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB) and proposes a collaborative, community-driven approach to solving the crisis. It highlights the structural issues behind the shortage—ranging from military retention challenges to nationwide housing market pressures—and details the strategic formation of the “House Hunters” team to develop innovative, interim solutions. The authors advocate for leveraging intergovernmental partnerships and public-private initiatives, such as apartment leases and university collaborations, to address dormitory deficits ahead of delayed military construction. The article calls for bold policy changes and agile financing strategies to ensure safe, affordable housing for military personnel in rapidly evolving environments.
Recommended Citation
Michael Kittrell & Michael Borders, "Solving the Crisis: A Partnership Approach for Safe, Affordable Military Housing," Joint Force Quarterly 117 (2nd Quarter 2025), 32-39, https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol117/iss2/6.
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