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The rules for Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger Pay have changed. Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas. -
The following table reflects the DFAS schedule of active-duty pay dates for 2012. -
The Defense Accounting and Finance Service has released the Military Retiree Pay Date Schedule for 2012. -
The 2012 Military COLA Rates are now available! Rates have changed for nearly every military housing area. In addition, some areas were added back to the list of COLA eligible areas for 2012. -
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. The intent of BAH is to provide uniformed service members accurate and equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets, and is payable when government quarters are not provided. -
The 2011 pay reflects a 1.6 percent pay increase for all servicemembers. This raise was .2 percent more than the 2011 military pay increase. -
If you are an active duty servicemember on sea duty, you are entitled to Career Sea special pay, at a monthly rate of up to $730. -
The military compensation system has over 70 separate types of pay and allowances -- that's a lot to keep track of. Fortunately everything you need to know from Basic Pay, to special pay and allowances (even retired pay) can be found right here.
With basic pay and 70 types of special pays and allowances, including BAH, military pay is customized to your situation. Changes in pay grade, duty status, your military occupation, duty station, or deployment status can have an impact on your pay.
As a member of the military community, one of the most important benefits you've earned is comprehensive health care coverage. TRICARE is the Department of Defense's health care program for members of the uniformed services, their families and survivors. TRICARE also offers health care programs for retired servicemembers, including TRICARE Pharmacy, TRICARE Dental , and TRICARE for Life.
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