Inside the Agencies

Annual drill pay for members of the National Guard and Reserve components changes in tandem with active-duty basic pay, which means drill pay increases by 1.3 percent in 2016.

VA disability compensation is a monthly payment to veterans with disabilities resulting from disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service.

Troops will see small increases in various pays and benefits this year, but more compensation turbulence lies ahead.

All service members receive an annual clothing allowance to buy and maintain their required military uniforms. Imminent danger pay is a flat monthly payment of $225 to troops on duty outside the U.S.

Basic Allowance for Housing rates in 2016 rise slightly

The Continental Cost of Living Allowance, or ConUS COLA, is a taxable supplemental allowance designed to help offset higher prices in high-cost locations