‘A beans and rice diet’: Government watchdog finds issues with military cost of living pay
Military Times • 5/1/2026 – 5/2/2026
Summary
A government watchdog has identified issues with the military cost of living pay. The findings suggest that some service members may be living on a "beans and rice diet."
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Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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