The Pentagon will eliminate geographic rate protection for the basic housing allowance come January. From that point forward, BAH will fluctuate based on regional housing cost estimates collected by military housing offices. The services will adjust the rates annually. But, officials say, there is an “individual rate protection” feature that will protect personnel locked into a lease, so they don’t get stiffed if the housing market rate drops. Read more here.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.