Advocacy groups for military personnel and families are pressing the Pentagon to handle moldy, infested or otherwise dirty and dangerous barracks on U.S. bases across the globe.

Hots&Cots, the group leading the effort, said the “substandard” living conditions that many service members face are “unacceptable.”

“From barracks with mold issues to outdated HVAC systems and water quality concerns, these aren’t just inconveniences — they’re serious issues that undermine the health of our service members,” Rob Evans, a former sergeant in the Army Reserve and National Guard and founder of Hots&Cots, told The Hill in a statement.

Evans hopes........

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