Comptroller explains COLA policies
Being overseas can take its toll on families, so many take leave to visit hometowns or favorite vacation spots in the continental U.S., or CONUS, each year. However, as it stands, taking leave for more than 30 days back home will cost families the money they are allotted through COLA until they return to home station. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Naoko Shimoji/Released)