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A new policy will allow members of the U.S. Space Force, known as Guardians, to choose between full-time or part-time active-duty service. The change is part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This change is the first policy to give the roughly 9,000 Guardians a choice in their status. However, this policy does not […]
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Some service members can receive a Basic Needs Allowance when they fall below certain income levels.
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2024 Non-locality basic allowance for housing (BAH) Rates are effective Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31st, 2024. Non-locality BAH is a basic housing allowance for members under the following circumstances: *BAH RC/Transit rates adjust for the average change in housing costs; BAH-DIFF rates increase with basic pay raises. What is BAH Reserve Component/Transit (BAH RC/T)? […]
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Military service often entails sacrifice. Service members must sacrifice time with loved ones in order to carry out orders. Families must sacrifice stability in residence in order for service members to be stationed where they are needed. Troops must sacrifice creature comforts and familiar surroundings in order to forward deploy. And, at times, men and […]
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Servicemembers and their families look forward to yearly federal and training holidays. These often give them time for much need rest and relaxation. Here are FY 2024 Federal and Training Holidays, Family Days, and military 4-day weekend calendars. Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Holidays Army Training Holiday Observances These days vary by unit. There may be […]
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The 2024 cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase is 3.2%, according to the Social Security Administration. The increase in the cost-of-living adjustment is about a $50 monthly benefit increase for the average retiree – roughly $600 per year. The increase is smaller than the previous two years, but is a result of lowering inflation across […]
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To help offset the skyrocketing costs to rent or purchase a home, the Department of Defense announced a 5.4% national average rate increase for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). This rate will be applied to all military branches starting on January 1, 2024. Although 5.4% does not appear significant compared to past BAH raises, it’s […]
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The VA disability calculator determines your VA compensation from your Combined VA Disability Rating. Please refer to your VA disability compensation award letter for your official rating. 2024 VA Combined Disability Calculator How to Use the VA Disability Pay Calculator To calculate your disability rating, take a look at your VA disability compensation award letter […]
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DFAS reserve military pay dates are the first and 15th days of every month unless those dates fall on a weekend or holiday. Whenever a payday falls on a weekend or holiday, pay is issued on the last workday preceding the first and the 15th. Reserve members are paid twice a month. The 15th is […]
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U.S. WWII Veterans are eligible for no-cost VA health care, regardless of income or service duration, and can keep their own insurance or Medicare options.
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