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Troops could see small boost in hazardous duty pay next year

from Military Times

Troops could see small boost in hazardous duty pay next year Military Times Service members would see a 10% boost in hazardous duty pay next year under a plan approved by a House panel. The proposal, included in the House Armed Services Committee's annual defense authorization bill, has the potential to add up to $300 a year in extra pay for tens of thousands of troops stationed in imminent danger areas or performing dangerous jobs like flight deck duty or demolitions work. Currently, service members who qualify under those hazard pay requirements can receive up to $250 a month above their normal salaries. Under the House plan — which still must survive months of negotiations before becoming law — that figure would be increased to $275 a month. READ MORE

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