What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025
The military’s housing stipend, known as the Basic Allowance for Housing, increased by an average of 5.4% per person in January 2025.
By Karen Jowers
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Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Army colonel pleads guilty to stealing $62K in benefits amid pandemic
A Reserve colonel lied about his home address and enlisted the help of another individual to receive false rent payments in a scheme to defraud the Army.
By Riley Ceder
Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help
Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.
Army suspends NCO temporary promotion policy
All previously issued temporary promotions for NCOs will become permanent.
By Todd South
Army backtracks, renews temporary NCO promotions for a third year
Is the Army's vision for on-demand enlisted promotions dead?
By Davis Winkie