The US Armed Forces is one of the most important government departments that receives huge budget each year. The need for better and advanced fighting equipment and gears is where a huge percentage of this budget goes to.. The rest are allocated to support military programs, development and military benefits.
Besides the pay, a certain US military also gets monthly allowances that include Basic Allowance for Housing, Overseas Housing Allowance (for members who are stationed in other places), Food Allowances, CONUS (Continental United States) COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment), Hardship Duty Pay, Clothing Allowance as well as Dislocation Allowance and other benefits imposed by the law.
