Allowances

The Family Separation Allowance just got its first raise in 22 years. As of January 1, 2026 — retroactive to December 18, 2025 — the...

You just got orders to a submarine and the first thing you pulled up was the pay table. But the DFAS rate table only gives...

You just received orders to a diving billet and the first thing you want to know is what dive pay actually looks like on your...

DoD Releases 2026 BAH Rates: 4.2% Average Increase WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense has officially released Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 2026,...

2026 BAS Rates: What Service Members Will Receive for Food Allowance The Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is a non-taxable allowance designed to offset the...

2026 BAH Rates: 4.2% Average Increase for Military Housing The Department of Defense has released the 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, with service...

What Is Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)? Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is a monthly food allowance paid to military service members to offset the...

Understanding BAH Rate Changes for 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is one of the largest components of military compensation, providing service members with a...

What Is BAS Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) offsets food costs for service members. Unlike BAH, BAS rates are the same everywhere regardless of location....

BAH Explained: What Every Service Member Actually Needs to Know BAH has changed quite a bit thanks to the conflicting advice flying around. As someone...