 You should see more money in your bank accounts in 2014. Congress approved the National Defense Authorization Act, giving service members a 1% pay raise. DOD released a press release with changes to basic allowance for housing or BAH. BAH averaged an $80 per month increase. BAH rates are determined by average market rent, utilities and renters insurance. Go to the defense travel website for more information about BAH changes. Cost of living allowance or COLA will also be affected. So make sure to check your leave and earning statement for all the changes to your pay this year. Go to the DFAS website for military pay tables and calculators. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Tyrell Morris.