Military Benefits for Family during Deployment?

Hey there, I'm doing a bit of research to understand the commitment of joining the military and I'm a bit stuck. Does the military pay for anything for a soldier's family while they're on deployment? Any insight would be much appreciated!

Absolutely, the U.S. military provides certain benefits to the families of service members during their deployment. Here's a general breakdown:

1. BAH: The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a benefit provided to active duty military members who aren't provided government housing. The BAH rate varies based on location, pay grade, and dependent status. It's meant to cover living expenses for the family, even if the service member is deployed.

2. Family Separation Allowance (FSA): If the service member is away from their dependents for longer than 30 days due to military orders, they are eligible for an FSA. This is meant to compensate for the added living expenses incurred as a result of the separation.

3. Healthcare: Dependents of active duty service members are eligible for healthcare under TRICARE, the military’s health insurance program. This includes coverage during the service member’s deployment.

4. Education and career services: Spouses of military service members have access to resources for education and career development, such as the MyCAA Scholarship program which provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance for spouses pursuing licenses, certifications, or associate degrees.

5. Military discounts: Many stores, recreational facilities, and service providers offer military discounts, which can be of great help to families during a deployment.

It's important to remember that specific benefits and their amounts can change depending on the branch of the military and the service member's rank, length of service, and deployment status. It's always a good idea to check with a military benefits specialist for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Hope this helps!