The American public evidently does not tire of national security news. According to a McCormick Tribune Foundation/ Gallup poll released Wednesday, 60 percent of Americans say they don’t get enough information about military matters; they want more so they can make educated decisions.
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…

