October 2012 The Department reviewed military pay and allowances. For the next couple of years, increases in pays and allowances will keep pace with expected increases in private-sector compensation. In the longer run, basic pay raises will be held down in an effort to slow the growth in compensation costs. More specifically, For basic pay, the Department proposes an … [Read more...]
Afghan Commander Discusses Insider Attack on the CBS program “60 Minutes”
In an interview on the CBS program “60 Minutes” last night, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan said he takes his mission personally and is angered by insider attacks by Afghan security forces and militants wearing Afghan uniforms. “I'm mad as hell about them, to be honest with you,” Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of … [Read more...]
2012 BAH South Dakota
South Dakota (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 RAPID … [Read more...]
Allen Discusses Insider Attacks in ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
October 1, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – In an interview on the CBS program “60 Minutes” last night, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan said he takes his mission personally and is angered by insider attacks by Afghan security forces and militants wearing Afghan … [Read more...]
U.S Sends Marines to Libya After Mob Kills Ambassador
September 28, 2012 The September 11th surprise attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi forced the U.S to send a group of highly trained Marines to Tripoli that resulted in the deaths of four Americans and one U.S Ambassador. The Marines that were sent to Libya to guard U.S diplomatic facilities were members of an elite group known as a Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, … [Read more...]