Pay & Benefits

Your 2023 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide

Service members should know how their pay and benefits have changed in 2023, whether its for health care, retirement, education, housing or something else.

Another career logistician takes the helm of the commissary agency

The new director says he appreciates the impact of the commissary benefit on quality of life of troops and families.

8 days ago

Military exchange online shoppers can now buy Home Depot appliances

Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.

14 days ago

Pentagon & Congress

‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programs

If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.

How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?

Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.

3 weeks ago

Advocates decry ‘chilling effect’ of housing companies’ subpoenas

Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan

Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."

3 weeks ago

Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean

Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

3 weeks ago

New Tricare dental rates take effect

Increases went into effect May 1.

4 weeks ago

Proposal would expand free credit monitoring to military families

More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

5 weeks ago

Expansion of commissary doorstep delivery program on hold, for now

Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

6 weeks ago

TriWest Healthcare’s $65 billion contract clears protest hurdle

The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.

6 weeks ago

Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage

The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.

7 weeks ago