2024 Military Pay Rates: What You Need to Know
MILITARY BASE PAY The increase in base pay for 2024 is 5.2%. Military base pay is calculated by rank and time in service. The pay for new enlistees at an…
2023 Military Pay & Allowances
Military Base Pay Military base pay is calculated by rank and time in service. For new enlistees at an E-2, the pay is just over $2,100/month. Military Pay Charts (pdf)…
2022 Military Pay & Allowances
Military Base Pay Military base pay is calculated by rank and time in service. For new enlistees at an E-2, the pay is just over $2,000/month. Military Pay Charts (pdf)…
NCOs No Longer Need the Commander’s Approval for an AER Loan
Last year, the AER (Army Emergency Relief) allowed E-7s to receive financial assistance without a Commander’s signature or knowledge. Now, that same bypass has been granted to NCO’s (non-commissioned officers)…
BAH: Basic Housing Allowance FAQs
BAH After Getting Married Question: My husband is in his 9th week of AIT. We married in December after he graduated from BT. He just now got me added to…
Army Benefits for Army Soldiers and Army Families
Last updated November 24, 2022 This is a quick overview of the military benefits you can expect for your soldier and the benefits your family can enjoy while your soldier…
Ask An Army Spouse: Pay & Benefits for Being Married to a Soldier
Pay & Allowances After Getting Married My boyfriend and I have been dating a little over a year. He just finished AIT and is now stationed at Ft. Sill Oklahoma…
Military ID Card Benefits and Advantages
The Army identification card is issued to the Army member at the same time as his dependents, which is typically his wife and children. Army identification cards are only issued…
Rumor Mill: Waiting for First Paycheck
Rumor: My soldier has to wait four to six weeks to receive his first paycheck, but I’ve heard there are ways to get around it. Fact: Unfortunately, this rumor is…