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Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean
Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.
By Karen Jowers
More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance
Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?
By Karen Jowers
Army now screening soldiers for Basic Needs Allowance eligibility
Will more soldiers qualify for this safety net than service members in the other branches?
By Karen Jowers
Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan
The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.
Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.
By Karen Jowers
Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry
The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.
By Karen Jowers
Alabama soldier killed with entrenching tool, fellow trainee arrested
The soldier succumbed to his injuries after the attack.
New in 2023: Allowance will help low-income military families
Military officials are setting up procedures and screening active duty members who might qualify for the allowance that starts Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
First female Army reservist graduates infantry officer training
She also placed in the top 20% and won the Ironman Award.
By Todd South
Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023
As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.
By Karen Jowers