Immigrants housed in military barracks, thoughts?

2014-06-09T08:09:36-04:00

We were told that beginning Friday, immigrant (illegal or otherwise) will be housed in an unused Basic Training Starship barracks, with a chain link fence put up to keep them in here on Fort Sill. Anyone else out there told the same on other military post, bases, ports, etc?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2014 8:17 AM

2014-06-09T08:17:48-04:00

I have never heard of this. Are you saying they wont be able to leave once they are put in there?

And is it voluntary or mandated?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 9 at 2014 10:50 AM

2014-06-09T10:50:38-04:00

I wonder if this means they will be fed as well... and which budget will that come out of. Sure hope none of this is at cost to DOD!.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2014 5:43 PM

2014-06-09T17:43:58-04:00

Here's what I know: According to my information this is as a result of a mission request from ICE / Border Patrol to FEMA for Mass Care and DOD for Housing under authority of the Homeland Security Act of '02. My understanding is the bills will be paid out from DHS / Border Patrol funding with exception of what is described as routine maintenance (i.e. - if a washer needs to be replaced on a faucet AKA normal wear and tear) which will be paid by the owning agency. I'm still unsure as to specific details on this - so please don't quote me. FEMA is currently handling the Mass Care function in Joint Base San Antonio through the Texas Baptist Men's Mobile Kitchen organization who are handling the feeding there. As of right now I don't know who's handling the Ft. Sill feeding - but I'm sure an organization similar (or maybe the same) to the Texas Baptist Mens Organization will assist there.

Since utilization of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is different from utiization under the Stafford Act I am still working thru the details.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2014 5:54 PM

2014-06-09T17:54:57-04:00

I know of similar arrangements being utilized at Joint Base San Antonio.

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Jun 9 at 2014 7:52 PM

2014-06-09T19:52:52-04:00

I didn't hear anything, but it is don't make sense. I guess it is okay for Congress to force our military personnel out of the service to "so-called" saving money. I know money isn't saved at all it is only an excuse for under table agenda's. How long will politicians continue to deceive the middle and lower class citizens? It is our tax money they are gambling with garbage ideas.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2014 8:02 PM

2014-06-09T20:02:21-04:00

Well, here are more specifics, detailed in the link to the article below. Fort Sill appears to be the third base hit with this.

http://news.yahoo.com/u-open-third-military-illegal-child-immigrants-200234608.html;_ylt=AwrBJSBrFpZTnnMAR2nQtDMD\

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 3:54 AM

2014-06-14T03:54:17-04:00

We have enough of our own Americans that could be using those accommodations !!

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 2 at 2014 12:10 PM

2014-10-02T12:10:41-04:00

Soooo...wait. If they are using Military bases, does that mean that "FEMA Camps" aren't a real thing?

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Dec 9 at 2014 1:47 PM

2014-12-09T13:47:06-05:00

Impeach the poser giving the orders to use taxpayer dollars to house illegals while amnesty for 5 million of them is granted by his EO's. The majority of Americans do not want this. It sets a very bad precedent and will only encourage MORE illegal immigration.

A better use of those facilities would be to house disabled veterans.

Response by SGT Kyle Taylor made Dec 11 at 2014 1:10 PM

2014-12-11T13:10:47-05:00

Cant believe this is happening. All the other situations that we could use this for.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 11:13 PM

2014-12-11T23:13:33-05:00

That is total bull shit. homeless vets should be put up in there. send them to DC to live with POTUS this was his bright idea.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2015 3:08 AM

2015-01-25T03:08:46-05:00

Please tell me that you are joking SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member' if that is true then it is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

I see that this was posted 8 months ago. I hope you see this and reply as to if it actually happened.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member said it best that this type of action should be utilized on our own population, especially Veterans!

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Apr 13 at 2015 8:23 PM

2015-04-13T20:23:24-04:00

I know they put a large group up in Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme a few months ago, I think it was kept under the radar so to speak because no one really knew they were there until some people started to complain about all the kids fenced in. I do not believe though that they were being housed in any of the old barracks, I think it was an old common use building or two. I did not bother to check it out myself.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Jul 20 at 2015 8:47 PM

2015-07-20T20:47:20-04:00

When the tens of thousands of children and mothers came across the border last summer from Nicaragua and other countries down south of Mexico, they put thousands of them on Lackland A.F.B...put up chain linked fences and used a whole bunch of dormitories that had been shut down and not used for years....It's bad enough we have to use our hard earned tax dollars to house these illegals....but Hispanic congressmen, councilmen and some others had the audacity to complain about the living quarters and situation given to these illegals....here we were feeding them, putting a roof over their heads, clothing them and checking them out medically.....that wasn't good enough for the Hispanic community here. made me sick to my stomach. ....and as far as I know...NONE of these folks have been deported thanks to Obama.
What I want to know is why don't we do this for our HOMELESS??? for the people living on the streets...under bridges, in ditches...who are AMERICAN CITIZENS?!?!?!

This is a very sore subject with me.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 20 at 2015 8:51 PM

2015-07-20T20:51:37-04:00

We should be caring for our homeless veterans before we care for those who have violated our laws and are here illegally. There are better ways to spend money. Caring for our homeless or otherwise underserved veterans is paramount.

Response by Capt John Schmitt made Feb 23 at 2017 6:15 PM

2017-02-23T18:15:49-05:00

Quantico has a barracks with a full fence and guards already, but can't house very many with all the max security folks there already.
Most brigs and military prisons look nice from the outside, but my "tour" there was down right intimidating as a butter bar, one month active, and officer of the day for the base... what were they thinking?
Using training barracks would be a good use of excess space, as long as it is really excess. Good training for MP's and the propaganda patrol- the civil service psycho types that work with the civilians in foreign engagements..... and new cooks and bakers to perfect their craft in multi-cultural dining hall operations. (OK a camp kitchen inside the wire)...
Would need to separate the refugees who would be staying until they can be shipped "home", from the Camp to home at the end of hostilities.