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The facts about Soldiers' 'meal card' plans and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
March 11, 2025 — Recent news reports have advanced misleading or incorrect information about the Army’s Basic Allowance for Subsistence, also known as BAS. Several Army senior leaders and subject matter experts have provided insight to better explain how the process works... MORE

Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
December 13, 2022 — Military members are set to get an 11% increase in their monthly basic allowance for subsistence beginning Jan. 1, according to information published by the Defense Department... MORE