WATM Friday 5: Top military news for the week of 12/16
The military has had a busy week. There have been quite a few top military news headlines making waves within the community but these are the WATM Friday 5 we…
The basic guide to BAH allowances
Basic allowance for housing — commonly known as BAH — is a tax-exempt addition to the service member’s paycheck. Available for active-duty soldiers of a certain rank or reservists and/or…
Pay charts in the military
Wondering how much you can make by joining the military? What about what you’ll get once promoted (or hitting another year in service)? Military pay is one of the most…
Military families call for the right to withhold rent in privatized housing disputes
Army Col. Scott Gerber said he had to pay out-of-pocket for an independent inspector to verify mold infestation and water damage in his home in an effort to get the attention of the priv…
On or off post? What’s the best location for your family?
Considering where to live? Take a look at this list of common pros and cons. After all, a housing situation is one that should not be taken lightly. Even if a location will be short-term, there’s no reason to give up preferred amenities or preferen…
Living in the barracks might just be good for you
When you first enter the military and you’re not yet receiving a Basic Allowance for Housing, you’re going to be live in the barracks. Depending on what branch of service you joined, you could be living in a private, single-man suite or sharing a …
Troops Get Away with Doing WHAT?!
Unless you’re married, you better plan on living in the barracks — or prepare to be homeless. Although the idea of sharing a room with two or three other people sounds sh*tty, you can get away with some pretty interesting things if no one hates o…
More than 4,000 soldiers just lost their BAH
About 4,200 soldiers will see a cut in their final paycheck in May 2018, after their Basic Allowance for H…