Where Marines Live Matters: Readiness and Resilience

Original Broadcast on Innovation in Government on 4/29/25

Presented by Carahsoft

For Major General Jason Woodworth, ommander, MCICOM / Asst. Dep. Cmdt., I&L (Facilities) at USMC, infrastructure isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s a matter of readiness. As Commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations & Logistics (Facilities), he is leading the charge to modernize barracks, bolster family housing, and upgrade on-base networks through the Barracks 2030 initiative.

The initiative has been personally championed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and for good reason. Woodworth described conditions that have, for too long, been “gritted through” by Marines—substandard living quarters accepted as part of the job. “We don’t think that’s okay anymore,” he said. “It doesn’t have to be fancy—but it does have to be secure, comfortable, and livable.”

Woodworth’s vision is clear: every Marine deserves a living space that supports rest, recovery, and mental resilience. The goal is an environment akin to an average hotel room—clean, well-equipped, and ready to support the daily grind of training and operations.

The importance of this extends beyond the individual Marine. As Woodworth noted, “When a Marine goes home to a safe, comfortable space, and knows their family is cared for, they show up better the next day—more focused, more ready.” With 75% of Marine families living off-base, housing affordability and quality are also top concerns. Woodworth stressed the importance of ensuring adequate allowances and support systems for those families.

He also touched on the communications infrastructure that underpins modern base operations. With both military systems and civilian services relying on the same networks, resiliency and cybersecurity are more critical than ever. “It’s not just about protecting the network—it’s about keeping Marines connected to what matters, both professionally and personally,” he said.

Under Woodworth’s leadership, installations are being viewed not just as support structures, but as vital contributors to warfighter readiness. Warrior and family readiness starts at the installations, he declared. And with Barracks 2030 as the tip of the spear, the Marine Corps is making that belief a reality.

Key Takeaways:

• Barracks 2030 ensures Marines live in secure, healthy environments that support readiness.

• Family support and housing affordability are key elements of total force resilience.

• Upgraded communications grids are vital to secure operations and personal connectivity.