Two moose walk out the main gate at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 6, 2019. Safety officials escorted the moose off base. (Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Weissman) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
By: FEDweek StaffAirmen and guardians who work at certain installations where the weather dips to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit could qualify for a new incentive pay.
The lump-sum amount, known as the Cold Weather Assignment Incentive Pay, will be available to airmen and guardians who sign an agreement to stay at one of these cold-weather installations for at least 12 months.
Included are Minot and Grand Forks Air Force bases and Cavalier Air Force Station in North Dakota, Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, and Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
“Airmen and guardians living in extremely cold conditions faced unique out-of-pocket costs, said Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “In addition to the assignment and retention benefits of the pay, it also comes down to making sure we do our best to take care of our service members and their families stationed at these critical installations.”
Among other uses, Airmen and guardians would be encouraged to use the extra money to make sure their cars and vehicles are reequipped and upgraded to handle the extreme conditions.
While the incentive is taking effect immediately, airmen and guardians won’t see it in their paychecks until July 1. Those who move to their new locations before then will receive the payment retroactively.
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