Military to Raise Pay for Extra Language Skills
From Times Wire Reports
The Pentagon, faced with a critical shortage of foreign language expertise, said it would increase the money it pays troops who know a language other than English.
Starting June 1, the Pentagon will more than triple the foreign language incentive pay for active-duty military personnel to a maximum of $12,000 per year above their normal pay.
The amount will depend in part on the languages involved -- for example, Arabic is highly desirable -- and the level of proficiency, a Pentagon spokesman said.
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