If trends continue, it would mark the lowest raise since 2022 (2.7%). It would come after a 3.8% raise set for 2026, barring ...

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Military base pay may be stable, but entitlements (like BAH, BAS, COLA) and deductions (like debt collection or insurance adjustments) can change with little notice.

For example, if a military family's income is $500 less than the monthly federal poverty guidelines, the monthly BNA will be $500. The BNA is taxable, and no back pay is authorized.

Basic pay makes up the bulk of your total military income. For Active Duty servicemembers and full-time-duty National Guard and Reserve servicemembers, basic pay is referred to as Active Duty pay.

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The plan, which defence officials say includes the largest pay raise in nearly three decades, is part of Canada's effort to ...