Foreclosures in Military Towns Surge at Four Times U.S. Rate In the midst of the worst surge in mortgage defaults in seven decades, foreclosures in U.S. towns where soldiers live are increasing at a pace almost four times the national average, according to data compiled by research firm RealtyTrac Inc. George Bush strongly opposes 0.5% pay increase for the troops he is "stop-lossing" into destitute poverty. Threatens veto if passed by Congress.