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March Hots&Cots Newsletter
Rob Evans
March 06, 2025
Hots&Cots
Welcome to the Hots&Cots Newsletter! Oh wow did February get away from me and I apologize about that. As we move forward in 2025, we’re thrilled to bring you updates, success stories, and highlights from the incredible community of service members and leaders shaping Hots&Cots.
Our mission remains steadfast: to foster transparency and meaningful conversations about barracks, dining facilities, and military life. Through this newsletter, you’ll gain insights into the progress we’re making together, the challenges we’re tackling, and the stories that inspire change across installations worldwide.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to another year of making a difference!
Recent Reviews
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Hots&Cots March Madness!
Get ready for the first-ever Hots&Cots March Madness! We’re putting installations head-to-head in a bracket-style competition to find the best barracks and DFACs in the military. Will your installation take the top spot?
🔹 How It Works:
• Each week, locations will face off, with winners determined by average review scores from new submissions.
• In case of a tie, historical ratings will serve as the tiebreaker.
• The competition may start by region, leading up to the ultimate showdown!
🔥 Your Reviews Decide the Winner!
Submit your reviews and help your installation advance to the next round. The more reviews, the better your chances of bragging rights and showing off the best places to live and eat!
Think your barracks or DFAC has what it takes? Jump in and make your vote count!
Head over to https://www.hotscots.app/march%20madness to check the standings!
What’s New
iOS & Android:
Lots of new features to both iOS and Android, making it even easier to stay connected with your installation!
📱 Widgets are here!
Keep track of your installation right from your home screen with new small, medium, and large widget options. Available now on iOS and Android!
🔔 In-App Banners for Important Updates
Sometimes, more details are needed on a review. Now, in-app banners can appear to provide users with additional information when necessary.
🏛 Name Updates
• Fort Liberty has been reverted to Fort Bragg
• Fort Moore has been reverted to Fort Benning
📅 DFAC Schedule Uploads
You can now upload DFAC schedules without affecting the installation’s overall score.
Widget on iOS
In app banner
Website (hotscots.app):
Sharing content from the website now populates an image with details like above when you use the share button.
Merchandise:
Did you know Hots&Cots has shirts, stickers & more? Check it out over at shop.hotscots.app
Support
Hots&Cots is 100% user-funded, meaning that everything we do relies on the support of our community. If you find value in what we’re doing and want to help continue improving the lives of service members, you can support us in a couple of ways
• Buy Rob a Coffee: Contributions go directly to supporting our work. You can show your support here: buy Rob a coffee.
Thank you for helping us make a difference, one review (or coffee) at a time!
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