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Incentive Pay

In addition to basic pay elements, a special, incentive, or critical skills pay is given to qualified personnel who possess specific or unique skills, or ones at a critical shortage. The Military compensates individuals possessing special talents to retain them for specified periods of time. Different types of special and incentive pay include those relative to combat, … [Read more...]

Warrant Officer Pay – Marine Corps

The charts below show MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. Active duty service members are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Warrant Officer Pay January 1, 2010 Monthly Pay for Active Duty Less than 12 Years of Service Years < 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over … [Read more...]

Air Force Officer Pay – FY2010

The chart below represents the typical monthly base pay for Air Force personnel. The left side of the chart represents your rank or pay grade. The top of the chart represents the number of years on active duty. Your salary will be based on your time in the Air Force, marital status, where you live and your rank. Officers enter the Air Force as O-1 and likewise work … [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...]

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Military Played Role in 1876 Centennial Celebrations

DECEMBER 16, 2026 – Every 50 years, the United States holds milestone Independence Day celebrations. This year marks the nation’s 250th birthday and fifth semicentennial celebration. The nation’s centennial was celebrated July 4, 1876, in Philadelphia with the sprawling Centennial Exposition, the first world’s fair in the United States, which lasted from May 10 to […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Translating Military Experience to Civilian Employment

DECEMBER 23, 2025 – Transitioning out of uniform and adapting to civilian life can be hard. Some of the reintegration challenges include changes to career and lifestyle, loss of military identity, and need to develop new networks. Whether you are finishing one enlistment or retiring after 20 or more years, it is common to feel […]

Financial Preparation Guidance for New Parents

JANUARY 7, 2026 – The arrival of a new baby can be one of life’s most joyful milestones –and one that brings significant changes. While it is an exciting time, it also introduces new financial responsibilities and challenges. Proactive planning for the cost of parenthood can ease the transition and help lay a strong foundation […]

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