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At a Glance

• The Air Force needs $1.2 billion in funding this year to rebuild and repair storm-ravaged Tyndall and Offutt.
• The funding is currently stalled in Congress.
• Projects at other bases have been delayed to help pay for the disaster damage.

Repairs to hurricane-ravaged Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida and flooded Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska are in limbo as the Air Force waits for Congress to approve disaster relief funds.

John Henderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and energy, told reporters this week that 121 rebuilding projects at Tyndall would be delayed due to lack of funding, Defense News reported.

“These are repair projects for facilities,” Henderson said. “It’s doing initial repairs on roofs, doing mold remediation, completing the demolition on buildings that are partially demolished and have standing [water]. We had 29,000 acres of trees. Seventy-five percent of those trees are knocked over and they’re drying up and becoming a risk - a fire risk.”

He added that the damaged buildings will continue to decay and be susceptible to further damage, especially at Tyndall where unusable buildings stand vulnerable to the upcoming hurricane season.

“It will leave facilities that are partially destroyed in that state,' Henderson said. 'So in other words when the wind comes up, we still have debris blowing off those buildings until we get them demolished.”

Tyndall sustained an estimated $4.7 billion in damage when Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, pummeled the base and the Florida Panhandle last October. Nearly 700 buildings were destroyed and 11,000 personnel forced to relocate. Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha sustained more than $350 million in damage during severe flooding in March.

The Air Force needs some $1.2 billion to continue rebuilding efforts at both Tyndall and Offutt this year, and another $3.7 billion next year, the Panama City News Herald reported.

'Homeowners and businesses purchase insurance to protect themselves from these kinds of disasters, but that's not an option for the military,' Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said Tuesday in a statement, according to the Military Times. 'When unavoidable catastrophes strike our facilities, supplemental funding is our only recourse. If they don't step in, our communities, our readiness, and our security all pay the price.'

On Wednesday, Wilson tweeted that 'Our readiness, our nation's security, & the economic engine of communities surrounding our bases should not be put at risk.'

The money is being held up as Congress debates how much disaster aid to provide Puerto Rico, which is part of the same disaster relief bill, according to Defense News.

Meanwhile, the Air Force has diverted millions of dollars set aside for upgrades to aging infrastructure at bases across the country. Wilson said the situation 'is impacting all of our bases.'

'We'll continue to face natural disasters, but we can't set the precedent of not rebuilding our bases following a storm like Hurricane Michael,' she said, according to the Military Times report. 'A natural disaster shouldn't decide whether our communities keep their bases.'

Pay and Benefits

We can only carry out our mission with the efforts and commitment of our Airmen. That’s why we continue to help them grow with advanced training, ongoing career opportunities and excellent pay and benefits.

BASE SALARY PLUS

EARN WHILE YOU TRAIN, EARN MORE WHILE YOU SERVE

In the Air Force, every Airman is paid equally based on their rank andyears of service. But your base salary is only part of the over-all packageyou receive. The moment you put on this uniform you’re also eligible toreceive additional compensation based on your job and where you arestationed as well as low-cost insurance, food and housing allowances, 30days vacation with pay yearly, tuition assistance, and a generousretirement package.

enlisted MONTHLY PAYMENT TABLE 2019

Base pay

Potential pay

E-1 Airman Basic

$1,680.90

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$1,680.90*

2 Years

$1,680.90

3 Years

$1,680.90

4 Years

$1,680.90

6 Years

$1,680.90

* Pay for E-1 Airman Basic will be slightly lower for the first four months of service.

E-2 Airman

$1,884.00

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$1,884.00

2 Years

$1,884.00

3 Years

$1,884.00

4 Years

$1,884.00

6 Years

$1,884.00

E-3 Airman First Class

$1,981.20

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$1,981.20

2 Years

$2,105.70

3 Years

$2,233.50

4 Years

$2,233.50

6 Years

$2,233.50

E-4 Senior Airman

$2,194.50

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$2,194.50

2 Years

$2,307.00

3 Years

$2,431.80

4 Years

$2,555.40

6 Years

$2,664.00

E-5 Staff Sergeant

$2,393.40

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$2,393.40

2 Years

$2,554.80

3 Years

$2,678.10

4 Years

$2,804.40

6 Years

$3,001.50

E-6 Technical Sergeant

$2,612.70

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$2,612.70

2 Years

$2,875.20

3 Years

$3,002.10

4 Years

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$3,125.40

6 Years

$3,254.10

E-7 Master Sergeant

$3,020.70

Entry level

Air Force benefits

< 2 Years

$3,020.70

2 Years

$3,296.70

3 Years

$3,423.30

4 Years

$3,590.10

6 Years

$3,720.90

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Life on base

A Career that comes with community

The total package

1. 01

   Insurance

   The Air Force provides our Airmen and their families with world-class insurance plans. They receive excellent rates, low cost, comprehensive medical and dental care at military or civilian facilities, full pay and allowances for sick days and low-cost life insurance.

2. 02

   FOOD AND HOUSING

   The Air Force takes care of the basic needs of every Airman. Living expenses, including utilities and maintenance, are covered for those who choose to live in on-base housing. A monthly tax-free housing allowance based on rank, family status and geographic location is provided for off-base residents to help pay for living expenses.

   Food allowances are also provided, and single Airmen have a meal account that allows them to eat as many as four meals a day in the on-base dining facility for free. Tax-free, on-base department and grocery stores also help costs to continue to stay low.

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3. 03

   RETIREMENT

   The Air Force provides a generous retirement plan. Airmen are eligible to retire after 20 years of service and begin receiving benefits the day they retire. The Air Force retirement plan requires no payroll deductions. Those who’d like to save a little extra each month can take part in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)*, which allows participants to place a portion of their monthly pay into an account similar to a 401(k) investment plan.

   *TSP contributions are considered pretax dollars and therefore reduce the amount of income subject to tax, and the accounts grow tax-free. Enrollment is available when members first join the military and anytime thereafter. Unlike traditional military retirement, which requires a commitment of at least 20 years of active duty, money invested in the TSP belongs to individual members, no matter how many years they serve. Income contributed to the TSP is not taxed until withdrawn from the account. Withdrawal before age 59½ may be subject to penalty; however, the TSP accounts can be rolled over into an IRA or another employer’s retirement account.

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   RECREATION

   Most Air Force bases have golf courses, arts and crafts facilities, bowling alleys, tennis courts, swimming pools and even equipment rentals, which can be either used for free or at better rates than similar facilities or options off base.

   Every base is also equipped with social activities and recreational programs geared toward the interests of every family member. These include Enlisted and Officer Clubs, base sponsored youth activities and youth centers where children can spend time in a safe environment.

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5. 05

   VACATION AND TRAVEL

   All Airmen receive 30 days of vacation with pay, during which they are free to travel and take time to explore local and foreign destinations. Airmen can take advantage of available space on Air Force aircraft to travel to many international destinations as well as almost any state in the U.S. For destinations near another military facility, they can enjoy hotel-quality lodging on base for a reduced cost.

6. 06

   Education

   The Air Force offers an array of educational opportunities so you can achieve your true potential. On day one you’ll be enrolled in Community College of the Air Force earning college credit starting with Basic Military Training. The Air Force also offers scholarships to outstanding Airmen who wish to attend or complete their college education. Or you can receive up to 100% tuition assistance through the Air Force Tuition Assistance program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or the Montgomery GI Bill.

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In addition to a competitive salary and excellent healthcare, you’ll enjoy other benefits such as tuition assistance, 30 days of vacation with pay each year and more.

Take a minute to chat with an advisor and find out more.