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More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
By Karen Jowers
DoD aims for more consistent support for special needs families
The policy aims to standardize the services provided to special needs families, but one advocate says it doesn't go far enough.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Corps considering changes to how it allocates officer jobs
But it appears changes, if any, aren’t coming soon.
Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan
A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.
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
Overseas cost of living allowance decreases coming back in May
Decreases have been on pause for the past three months.
Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowance
New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.
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
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.
Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel
The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.
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