
Benefits/ Air Force Active Duty
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Federal Benefits
From the moment you earn your wings, you’re eligible for a wide range of benefits to support you in building your future—on duty and off.
SKIP Federal Benefits CAROUSEL
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Insurance
- Excellent, low-cost insurance rates
- Comprehensive medical and dental care
- Full pay and allowance for sick days
- Low-cost life insurance
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02
Food and housing
- Living expenses coverage for those living on base
- Monthly tax-free housing allowance for Airmen living off-base
- Tax-free department and grocery stores with prices below the average of off-base retail options
- Monthly food allowances
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03
Retirement
- Eligibility to retire after 20 years of service
- Thrift Savings Plan, which allows Airmen to place a portion of their monthly pay into an account similar to a 401(k) account
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04
Education
- Up to 100% tuition assistance through the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program, post 9/11 GI Bill or the Montgomery GI Bill Ability to earn college credit during basic training Available student loan repayment
- Ability to earn college credit during basic training
- Available student loan repayment
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05
Vacation and travel
- 30 days of paid vacation, with the freedom to explore local and foreign destinations
- Reduced lodging costs for hotels on bases across the U.S
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06
Recreation
- On-base facilities for various sports, arts and crafts, and equipment rentals, which are available for free or at lower rates than similar off-base options
- Family-friendly social activities and recreational programs
ENLISTED MONTHLY PAYMENT TABLE 2023
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$1,917.60
Entry Level
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$2,149.20
Entry Level
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$2,259.90
Entry Level
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$2,503.50
Entry Level
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$2,730.30
Entry Level
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$2,980.50
Entry Level
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$3,445.80
Entry Level
OFFICER MONTHLY PAYMENT TABLE 2023
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$3,637.20
Entry Level
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$4,190.70
Entry Level
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$4,849.80
Entry Level
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$5,516.40
Entry Level
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$6,393.30
Entry Level
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$7,669.20
Entry Level