This is really blossoming now as we're seeing new dormitory and housing projects break ground and come to life. For the moment, initially locating an off-base residence takes considerable time, effort, and funds but thanks to an overseas housing allowance most personnel end up relatively comfortable with their quarters. Quality of life issues can reach far into many aspects of an assignment. I view these as both on and off duty issues. From my perspective the 48th Fighter Wing makes a solid effort to sponsor off duty events and activities that can enhance quality of life for people and families stationed here.
Educational programs offered by several Universities are available.
Our local area towns have plenty going on too. The opportunities are here but many of the maintenance personnel assigned simply don't have the time available to participate or are too exhausted from the work week to properly enjoy them. On duty there's some specific aspects that really add or subtract from people's job satisfaction and subsequently their quality of life. Constantly changing aircraft maintenance schedules and completion demands keep our heads spinning. Management Programs internally worked in each shop end up consuming more time as more layers of changing requirements are added to them.