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Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry
The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.
By Karen Jowers
Latest "basic allowance for housing" stories
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Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023
As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s DoD’s plan to help the 24% of troops experiencing food insecurity
Helping troops and families get the food they need, and longer-term fixes for financial security.
By Karen Jowers
‘Feeding our paycheck to the pumps’: Troops, families deal with inflation
"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon’s top general pledges ‘a hard look’ at troops’ current housing allowance levels
Senior defense officials are paying attention to the adverse effects the high costs of housing are having on troops.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s who gets the biggest military housing allowance bumps in 2022
The Basic Allowance for Housing is going up in 2022 for the vast majority — 86% — of Military Housing Areas across the 50 states.
By Karen Jowers