Latest "BAH" stories

Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan

A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.

By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers

12 hours ago

Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise

The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend

The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Military families’ housing benefits lag as rents explode

Amid record-breaking spikes in rent, service members and activists say the Department of Defense has not adequately increased housing allowances.

10 months ago

Housing allowances, on average, will climb by more than 5% in 2022, and a lot more for some

Your housing allowance increase will depend on your rank, location, dependent status and other factors.

By Karen Jowers

18 months ago

The Spouse Angle Podcast: Many Military Families Are Eligible for Extra Housing Money

About 200,000 service members and their families may be eligible for a temporary increase in monthly housing allowance in areas where available and affordable housing is hard to come by.

By Military Times staff

20 months ago