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What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025

The military’s housing stipend, known as the Basic Allowance for Housing, increased by an average of 5.4% per person in January 2025.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

Looming government shutdown could hurt military families, veterans

Plans to avert a partial government shutdown starting this weekend appeared scuttled after President-elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan deal.

By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers

5 months ago

Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025

The new rates take effect Jan. 1.

By Karen Jowers

5 months ago

As Congress returns to DC, so does the threat of a federal shutdown

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 9, 2024.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon

VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help

Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago