The military compensation system currently has over 70 separate types of pay, special pay and allowances. Allowances are monetary amounts (often non-taxable) that are paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters and subsistence. They are very important because they make up a large majority of a soldier's pay. Army members at home or abroad, living with or without … [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 Subsistence Supplemental Allowance
Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) program is a voluntary financial benefits program for military families, intended to increase a service member's income in order to remove their household from eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the food stamp program). » Current FSSA Rates FSSA was established May 1, … [Read more...]
Air Force Education Benefits
Education is more than career training — it’s the essential framework of your success in the Air Force. There are a variety of unique and specialized programs to help you meet your goals and reach your true potential. From exclusive colleges and universities to tech training and firsthand experience, you’ll be able to enhance your education throughout your career. Money for … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Clothing Allowance
The military provides members of the service with their first set of uniforms when they first enter into the Marines. Members then get an annual allowance for uniforms based on the the wear and tear of the items. Basically, you divide the cost allowed by how many years the items are supposed to last, by the amount of time it actually wears out. The clothing allowance is … [Read more...]