Locations that meet the temperature threshold are in Alaska, North Dakota and Montana.
WASHINGTON — The Air Force approved a new incentive pay for airmen and guardians assigned to seven locations in some of the coldest parts of the United States, the department announced Tuesday.
“Airmen and guardians living in extremely cold conditions faced unique out-of-pocket costs,” Alex Wagner, assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs, said in a statement. “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.
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