Marines’ hostile-fire pay doubles to $450 a month after 23-year freeze
The Marine Corps is doubling hostile-fire pay to $450 per month, ending a 23-year freeze on the rate. It is the first military branch to unilaterally increase danger pay for its members.
The Marine Corps is the first service to move to unilaterally increase danger pay.
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