Official 2025 Military Pay Charts [Download]

January 7, 2025

With the negotiated 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law, U.S. military personnel will receive healthy pay increases in 2025. Here’s what military service members will... continue reading

2026 Military Pay Chart With Projected 3.8% Pay Raise

2026 Military Pay Chart: Projected 3.8% Pay Raise

Military pay raises are always a critical topic for service members, retirees, and their families—and the projected 3.8% increase for 2026 has already sparked plenty of discussion. Recently... continue reading

2025 Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) Dates Calendar [Download or Print]

January 6, 2025

Active-duty military, National Guard, and Reserve members receive their military pay twice a month—on the 1st and 15th. However, if either payday falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are... continue reading

2025 Armed Forces Bank Military Pay Dates Calendar [Download or Print]

Armed Forces Bank allows service members to receive their military pay deposits up to one business day before the official payday. This early deposit feature can help with financial planning... continue reading

2025 Military Retiree Pay Dates [Download or Print]

You’re here because you want to know about the 2025 Military Retiree Pay Days. Good news! We've made planning simple with our 2025 Military Retirement Pay Dates Calendar—available for... continue reading

2025 Navy Federal Military Pay Dates Calendar [Download or Print]

January 5, 2025

Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) allows service members to receive their military pay deposits up to one business day before the official payday. This early deposit feature can help... continue reading

2025 USAA Military Pay Dates Calendar [Download or Print]

USAA allows service members to receive their military pay deposits up to two business days before the official payday. This early deposit feature can significantly aid financial planning and cash... continue reading

The VA COLA Increase 2025

December 31, 2024

The numbers are in: The VA COLA increase 2025 is official! But how will it impact your wallet? Find out exactly how much more you’ll get in your 2025 monthly benefits—and... continue reading

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) - Top 5 Protections With Examples

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Who Qualifies and the Top 5 Protections With Examples

December 23, 2024

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a vital law designed to safeguard the legal and financial rights of those who serve our Nation. For active-duty military members, Reservists,... continue reading

Military Transition Assistance Program Resources

UPDATED Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Resources for Military Members

The Department of Defense (DoD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is an outcome-based statutory program (10 USC, Ch. 58) that bolsters opportunities, services, and training for transitioning... continue reading

Hostile Fire Pay (HFP) and Imminent Danger Pay (IDP) Explained

Hostile Fire Pay vs. Imminent Danger Pay: Key Differences, Pay Rates, and Eligible Locations

December 22, 2024

Military service members who face dangerous conditions while serving in hostile environments may qualify for Hostile Fire Pay (HFP) or Imminent Danger Pay (IDP). These special pay entitlements... continue reading

2025 Military Hazardous Duty Pay Rates

December 21, 2024

Military soldiers often take on dangerous roles that put their safety and well-being at risk. To recognize and compensate these individuals, the U.S. military provides Hazardous Duty Incentive... continue reading

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