I know that our paycheck is tax free, and we don't pay state taxes while we are over there. It exasperated some people when they came back, because they got nothing when they filed their taxes this year. I think it is because it is still considered a war zone, because when I was stationed in Korea we still had to pay taxes from our paycheck.
I'm not sure where Sweety is going, but I am hoping that it is not Iraq. Maybe Kuwait. I just want him to be safe. Thanks for the concern!