Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) is paid in lump-sum supplemental payments when a member becomes eligible for Overseas Housing Allowance and incurs occupancy related expenses. This allowance includes three components: Move-In Housing Allowance/Miscellaneous: Rates are published in the Joint Federal Travel Regulation and reflect average expenditures made by members to purchase … [Read more...]
Overseas Cost of Living Allowance
The Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a non-taxable allowance designed to offset the higher overseas prices of non-housing goods and services. It affects approximately 260,000 Service members at 600 locations overseas, including Alaska and Hawaii. Approximately $1.8 billion is paid in Overseas Cost of Living Allowances annually. Overseas COLA is intended to equalize … [Read more...]
Air Force Enlisted Pay – FY2010
Active duty servicemembers are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. The charts below show MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Enlisted Basic Pay Rates January 1, 2010 … [Read more...]
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) enables military members assigned overseas to privately lease housing on the economy. This program encompasses a reimbursement system designed to partially defray housing costs when on-base or government leased housing is not available. OHA is paid to approximately 60,000 members overseas at a yearly cost of $1.8 billion. The Overseas … [Read more...]
Family Separation Allowance
Family Separation Allowance (FSA) is paid at the rate of $250.00 per month or prorated at $8.33 per day. The purpose of FSA is to compensate qualified members serving inside or outside the United States for added expenses incurred because of an enforced family separation. FSA is payable to service members with dependents assigned away from their permanent duty station … [Read more...]