Cost Of Living Allowance (U.S. Military)
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a United States military entitlement given to military servicemen and women living in high cost areas or stationed overseas. It is intended to compensate servicemembers for the high cost of living at certain duty stations.
Read more about Cost Of Living Allowance (U.S. Military): How It Works, Calculating Cost of Living Allowances, Updating Overseas COLA Rates, Updating Stateside COLA Rates, On Post Vs. Off Post Housing, Taxation of COLA, See Also
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