20 lawmakers are calling for transparency from the military, citing a report which states the Army misused funds meant for food. Among those lawmakers are Colorados Democratic Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet.
All active duty members who live in the barracks receive a basic allowance of subsistence called a BAS payment, where roughly $460 a month is withheld from their paychecks to cover the cost of food, according to the lawmakers' letter.
These lawmakers say about $151 million withheld from soldiers was not used on food, according to the military.com report cited in their letter.
"It seems like it's a repetitive meal so, they kind of tend to not go as much from what I've seen," Sgt. Edward Hartman said.
Sgt. Hartman said generations of his family served in the military. He's served for 10 years. There are several meal options on base, according to Sgt. Hartman.
"The food on post, it's... pretty good for the most part," Sgt. Hartman said. "Now, the provided restaurants and stuff on posts, it's pretty much staying across the board."
