Special Pay

Bonuses, hazard pay, flight pay, sea pay, and other special duty incentives that supplement basic military pay.

F-35 pilot in cockpit at Tyndall Air Force Base

Flight Pay Requirements

Military Flight Pay: Your Complete Guide to Aviation Incentive Pay Flight pay has gotten less clear-cut with all the different programs, gate systems, and retention...

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Hazardous Duty Pay

What Is Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP)? Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay compensates military service members who regularly perform dangerous duties as part of their job...

Special Duty Pay Guide

Military Special Duty Pay: The Complete Guide to SDAP and Beyond Special duty pay has changed quite a bit thanks to the different types and...

National Guard soldiers welcomed home from Iraq and Syria deployment

Combat Pay Overview

Best Cooking Wine: White Varieties and How to Use Them Cooking with white wine has become harder to navigate with all the conflicting advice and...

National Guard soldiers welcomed home from Iraq and Syria deployment

How Much Tax-Free Pay You Earn on Deployment

Deployment Pay Breakdown: Exact Amounts You’ll Earn Tax-Free Deployment to combat zones dramatically increases military compensation through special pays, tax exclusions, and allowances. But most...

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