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Providing resources, tips and support for service members and military families. Working together to create a financially secure and mission ready force.

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In alignment with Department of Defense Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders, certain posts have been removed to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

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🤔 Think you know how BAS works? Don't let rumors cost you money.

Let's bust the 3 biggest BAS myths:
❌ "BAS is taxable"
❌ "Rates are equal"
❌ You always lose BAS on TDY or deployment.

Share! 🔄

#BeyondBasicPay

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⚖️ Why do Enlisted & Officers get different BAS rates?

It’s not random—the gap is rooted in historic military laws on mess hall access & rations.

💰 2026 Monthly Rates:
Enlisted: $476.95
Officers: $328.48

Read the full history & share with your unit! 👇

#BeyondBasicPay

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Why is your BAS tax-free? Historically, Service members received physical rations, not cash. That "in-kind" legacy is why BAS remains 100% tax-exempt today!

Learn the history, the laws protecting it, and what this tax advantage means for your take-home pay.

#BeyondBasicPay

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How is your BAS calculated? Most Service members know BAS, but not the math. It adjusts annually using the USDA Food Cost Index to match real national grocery costs.

2026 Monthly Rates:
Enlisted: $476.95
Officers: $328.48

Repost to keep your unit informed. #BeyondBasicPay

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Watch this video to break down your Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS). Follow us for our upcoming threads on BAS specifics, including:
👉 The exact calculation formula
👉 Why BAS is tax-free 
👉 BAS rules during deployment

#BeyondBasicPay

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Weekly Wrap-Up: We covered Basic Pay and how rank + longevity drive your earnings. Next week: Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS). Follow along and build your pay knowledge. https://t.co/hhufg8d1Qw

#BeyondBasicPay

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Promotion + Longevity = more pay. An E‑3 to E‑4 jump adds $466/month. Leaders: Help your teams understand their pay and use it wisely. https://t.co/rpQNaT3sCK

#BeyondBasicPay

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Tax‑free Basic Pay in designated combat zones or direct support areas is a major benefit. Leaders: Guide your teams to free Personal Financial Counselors to use it wisely.
#BeyondBasicPay
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Promotion or longevity bump = more Basic Pay.

Leaders: Guide your teams to free Personal Financial Counselors to make the most of it. #BeyondBasicPay
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Rank (pay grade) + years of service = Basic Pay. Promotions and time in service grow it steadily. Annual adjustments apply, and it’s taxable unless under combat zone tax exclusion. Share with your team to support strong financial planning. #BeyondBasicPay https://t.co/hhufg8d1Qw

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Your Basic Pay comes from rank and time served. Promotions and longevity boost it. Understand the system, maximize your money. Use this to support financial readiness conversations. https://t.co/4RN4slnk4k

#BeyondBasicPay
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Basic Pay is the foundation of military compensation, yet many have questions about how it’s calculated & what influences it. Financial readiness begins with understanding fundamentals. Equip your team with the basics and share this 60-second breakdown. https://t.co/orKaWE7CXY

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This month we focus on breaking down Regular Military Compensation (RMC), and we’ll spend next week taking a closer look at Basic Pay.

What questions are your Service members asking about Basic Pay?

Let us know, comment below.

#BeyondBasicPay

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Talking about military pay often means clarifying myths versus facts. Point your people to the tools that give them real numbers so every Service member gets accurate, transparent information. https://t.co/hhufg8d1Qw
#BeyondBasicPay

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Do you know how to read your LES? Understanding your full pay & benefits starts with reading your LES. This cheat sheet helps Service members and families make sense of it fast. What part of the LES has confused you or your Service members? #BeyondBasicPay https://t.co/K7Uci5GPSo

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Happy Military Consumer Month! 💸Join FTC’s webinar, "Military Consumer Protection in Action: Tools and Tactics for Service Providers," on July 7th from 11:00am - noon EDT to learn how to protect Service members from fraud and for free FTC resources.

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Join us this month as we explain all the components of Regular Military Compensation. Basic Pay + BAH + BAS + more.

Share with your team to follow along! https://t.co/hhufg8d1Qw

#BeyondBasicPay

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Pay is more than a paycheck! Over the next year, #BeyondBasicPay will break down your benefits step-by-step.

July Preview: We're diving deep into RMC (Basic Pay, BAS, BAH & tax advantages).

Repost & reply: What do you want to learn next?
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Military compensation goes far beyond basic pay. 📈

The Total Compensation Infographic shows how your benefits stack up for long-term stability. Use it to spark team discussions!

Leaders: Which benefit has helped you the most? #BeyondBasicPay

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Healthcare benefits support Service members & families through comprehensive coverage. #BeyondBasicPay highlights programs that strengthen readiness.

Leaders, share to raise awareness: How has this benefit helped you?
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