Many deployments and contingencies often result in awards being approved. Soldiers are paid according to their rank and years of service. Soldiers also receive certain entitlements, such as hazardous duty pay or basic allowances for housing. The Army and other services are stationed around the world at an array of installations. For information about specific facilites abroad, refer to the Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service .
Chaplains serve as ministers of various faiths for soldiers, civilians and their family members.
They are trained in faiths, including Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions. Regardless of faiths, they also serve as counselors. A local Army installation legal office will provide service to answer general legal questions of military members and their families. Family members should begin with the soldier's chain of command at the unit to attempt to find solutions to problems. Soldiers can receive money for enlistments in the Army or money to pay off school loans.