Army Leaders Put Quality Housing at the Heart of Military Readiness at AUSA

Corvias' long-standing Army partnership reinforces the connection through sustained investments in quality housing and stronger communities 

As U.S. Army leaders recently gathered at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting to discuss improving the Soldier and family experience, Corvias and its Army partners reaffirmed their commitment to providing quality on-installation housing and long-term investments that support military families and mission readiness.

"The foundation of the Army is not just Soldiers, but it's also the installations," said Lt. Gen. James M. Smith, Commanding General of U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), during an AUSA panel "Enhancing the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Onboarding & Integration Experience."

For more than two decades, Corvias has helped advance that mission through its partnership with the Department of War (DOW). Today, the company manages over 20,000 homes at seven Army installations and has led $6.6 billion in privatized housing investments. 

On-Installation Living: More Than a Home 

Proximity to duty locations, schools, childcare, healthcare and recreation can simplify daily life for military families living on-post, while connecting them with neighbors who understand the unique demands of military service.

"At Corvias, we are incredibly proud to partner with the Army in providing more than a place to live," said Denise Hauck, President of Corvias Military. "We recognize that behind every move is a Soldier and family navigating a new chapter. Having a quality home, a supportive community and access to the resources available on an installation can make a meaningful difference. Our responsibility is to help make that experience better so Soldiers and their families can focus on what matters most." 

Helping Military Families Settle in and Stay Connected 

At AUSA, Army leaders emphasized efforts to make PCS transitions more predictable, reduce administrative burdens and connect Soldiers and families with installation resources earlier.

Smith described IMCOM's focus on housing availability, home turnover and reducing the time families spend on housing waitlists. He also emphasized the Army's regular engagement with privatized housing partners including Corvias to review housing conditions, availability and resident needs. 

Investing in Quality Housing and the Resident Experience 

David Dentino, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Housing and Partnerships, discussed the Army's tenant satisfaction findings, noting that privatized apartments received the highest satisfaction ratings among the housing categories evaluated, followed by privatized family housing.

In addition to family housing, Corvias operates on-installation apartment communities at Fort Bragg, N.C., and Fort Meade, Md. These options support Soldiers and families at different stages of military life.

In this year's survey, Corvias earned an "outstanding" ranking for overall satisfaction in privatized unaccompanied apartment housing with a score of 87.6 on a 100-point scale and exceeded the Army's baseline for family housing satisfaction by nearly a full point. 

The Army emphasized that resident feedback is critical to determining where housing investments are needed and how improvements are prioritized. Through surveys, inspections and regular engagement with housing partners, Army leaders are working to ensure improvements reflect residents' priorities.

Corvias shares that resident-first commitment, prioritizing community enhancements to resident and partner needs. For example, a $210 million initiative is delivering comprehensive housing renovations and community upgrades at Fort Bragg, Fort Meade and Fort Rucker, building on $325 million in improvements completed in 2023. Through a $615 million energy savings performance contract, Corvias is also advancing energy efficiency and resilience across Army installations, with improvements benefiting more than 13,000 military homes and generating $61 million in annual savings. 

A Partnership Built Around Connection and Readiness

The partnership combines the Army's leadership and oversight with Corvias' housing expertise, private investment capabilities and long-term approach to managing military communities.

"When families have confidence in their housing and feel connected to their community, that matters to the Soldier and ultimately to the mission," Hauck added. "We are proud of the trust placed in us and of the opportunity to continue working alongside the Army to make on-installation living a positive experience for the families who call our communities home.