Fort Bliss Monitor

Virginia Reza

New tenants at the Corregidor housing area exhibit their keys and garage-door openers to their new homes during a barbecue gathering July 25 at the Corregidor housing area here.
GMH new homes bring joy to 13 Bliss families

Virginia Reza
Monitor Staff

GMH Military Housing entrusted the first new officer quarters to 13 families July 22, during a barbeque celebration at the Corregidor housing area here.

A distinctive detail by GMH was obvious throughout the block as personalized Texas size banners were displayed on every new house welcoming each family to their new home.

Soldiers and family members waited with great anticipation to sign their lease as GMH representatives turned over keys and remote control garage-door openers to the new tenants.

“I think all the families that are here right now truly can’t believe how beautiful and spacious the new houses are,” said Capt. Daniel Lloyd, 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team 1st Cavalry Division, who is going from an old three bedroom 1,200 square foot home to a brand new four bedroom 2,100 square foot home. “The comparison is unreal.”

“As far as living on post, I would look at no other option,” added Lloyd. “The houses in this development are equal if not better than the ones on the economy right now. It boosts the morale, and if this is any indication of how the new enlisted houses are going to look, it is going to be an amazing change for the younger Soldiers.”
GMH is hoping to have the next group of houses ready for within the next three-to-four weeks, according to Michael Chesak, GMH Military Housing community manager.

After questions and answers about the household interior and exterior particulars, ear-to-ear smiles were seen when Chesak announced they could start moving 30 minutes prior.

“I ‘m going to start moving stuff tonight,” said Lloyd. “We definitely want some of that refrigerated air.”
“We are finally getting Soldiers the homes they deserve,” said Chesak.

The new neighborhood was named after an island in the Philippines where a fierce battle took place between the U.S. military and Japanese Army. The Battle for Corregidor lasted 14 days, killing 169 U.S. paratroopers and 6,500 Japanese soldiers. It is said to have been one of the most complex and successful airborne operations during World War II.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	Aug. 3, 2006

	Virginia Reza New tenants at the Corregidor housing area exhibit their keys and garage-door openers to their new homes during a barbecue gathering July 25 at the Corregidor housing area here. GMH new homes bring joy to 13 Bliss families Virginia Reza Monitor Staff GMH Military Housing entrusted the first new officer quarters to 13 families July 22, during a barbeque celebration at the Corregidor housing area here. A distinctive detail by GMH was obvious throughout the block as personalized Texas size banners were displayed on every new house welcoming each family to their new home. Soldiers and family members waited with great anticipation to sign their lease as GMH representatives turned over keys and remote control garage-door openers to the new tenants. “I think all the families that are here right now truly can’t believe how beautiful and spacious the new houses are,” said Capt. Daniel Lloyd, 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team 1st Cavalry Division, who is going from an old three bedroom 1,200 square foot home to a brand new four bedroom 2,100 square foot home. “The comparison is unreal.” “As far as living on post, I would look at no other option,” added Lloyd. “The houses in this development are equal if not better than the ones on the economy right now. It boosts the morale, and if this is any indication of how the new enlisted houses are going to look, it is going to be an amazing change for the younger Soldiers.” GMH is hoping to have the next group of houses ready for within the next three-to-four weeks, according to Michael Chesak, GMH Military Housing community manager. After questions and answers about the household interior and exterior particulars, ear-to-ear smiles were seen when Chesak announced they could start moving 30 minutes prior. “I ‘m going to start moving stuff tonight,” said Lloyd. “We definitely want some of that refrigerated air.” “We are finally getting Soldiers the homes they deserve,” said Chesak. The new neighborhood was named after an island in the Philippines where a fierce battle took place between the U.S. military and Japanese Army. The Battle for Corregidor lasted 14 days, killing 169 U.S. paratroopers and 6,500 Japanese soldiers. It is said to have been one of the most complex and successful airborne operations during World War II.