FORT BENNING, Ga. - Workers installing new windows

FORT BENNING, Ga. - Workers installing new windows at one of Fort Benning's many historic homes Oct. 1, part of a broader effort underway since about a year ago to curb lead-based paint hazards in the historic homes, those built before a 1978 federal law that bans use of lead-based paint. Replacing windows with exposed lead is only one part of Fort Benning's overall effort at lead-based paint remediation and improvement of overall housing service. It also includes extensive renovation to many of the historic homes. In addition, officials have in the past year introduced stringent new repair and inspection practices and hired more housing staff, and senior leadership is keeping strong emphasis on making housing service efficient, transparent and responsive to residents. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)