Benefits

As a member of the Air Force, your child will receive great benefits regardless of the career path.

Salary

All Air Force members receive regular pay increases based on their rank and duration of time-in-service. They also receive a yearly cost-of-living increase, a yearly clothing allowance, a monthly food allowance, and will be eligible for tax-free housing. If your son or daughter becomes a healthcare professional, they may receive special incentive pay, substantial annual bonuses, as well as continued educational opportunities.

Healthcare

The Air Force offers great healthcare benefits at competitive insurance rates. As an Air Force member, your child will receive comprehensive medical and dental care, and receive full pay and allowances for any sick days needed. If your son or daughter has a spouse or children of their own, they too may receive medical care at military or civilian facilities for little or no cost.

Retirement

Air Force members are eligible for retirement after 20 years of service — one of the earliest retirements in any field! Another great thing about our retirement plan is that it doesn’t require payroll deductions from a person’s salary while on active duty.

Housing Allowance

Enlisted Airmen live in dormitories located on base. If they’re married, they have the option to live in on-base housing/apartments; their living expenses (including utilities and maintenance) are covered by the Air Force. If they decide to live off base, they receive a monthly tax-free housing allowance based on their rank and geographic location.

Food Allowances

The Air Force will give your child a food allowance. Single enlisted Airmen are eligible to receive “Rations in Kind” meal accounts allowing them to eat as many as four meals a day for free in the on-base dining facility, which provides a nice variety of “home-cooked” meals, as well as fast food options. Regardless of career path, your child will also be able to shop at the tax-free on-base grocery and department stores.