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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