Links:
Stars and Stripes
"Pentagon eyes trimming list of areas rating imminent danger pay"
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/penta...r-pay-1.229765
Washington Post
"Improving conditions spur Pentagon move to trim danger pay list by 18 countries"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/busine...3ab_story.html
Washington Times
"Pentagon: 56,000 troops could lose danger pay"
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...se-hazard-pay/
I like how the
Washington Post made sure to include the Administration's positive spin in their headline. I would reserve judgment until I actually see the list of countries now deemed improved, but not WaPo apparently.
For what it's worth, here is the basic information on imminent danger pay from DFAS:
http://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/...y/hfp_idp.html