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The incidence of chronic pain among individuals associated with service during 2006 to 2013 was compared with 2014 to 2020 incidence. Data were analyzed from September 2023 to April 2024.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Main Outcomes and Measures<\/jats:title>The primary outcome was the diagnosis of chronic pain. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to adjust for confounding, and secondary analyses were performed to account for interactions between time period and proxies for socioeconomic status and combat exposure.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>A total of 3\u202f473\u202f401 individuals (median [IQR] age, 29.0 [22.0-46.0] years) were included, with 644\u202f478 ADSW (18.6%). Compared with ADSW in 2014 to 2020, ADSW in 2006 to 2013 had significantly increased odds of chronic pain (odds ratio [OR], 1.53; 95% CI, 1.48-1.58). The odds of chronic pain among dependents in 2006 to 2013 was also significantly higher compared with dependents from 2014 to 2020 (OR, 1.96; 95% CI, 1.93-1.99). The proxy for socioeconomic status was significantly associated with an increased odds of chronic pain (2006-2013 junior enlisted ADSWs: OR, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.83-2.09; 2006-2013 junior enlisted dependents: OR, 3.05; 95% CI, 2.87-3.25).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusions and Relevance<\/jats:title>This cohort study found significant increases in the diagnosis of chronic pain among ADSW and civilian dependents affiliated with the military during a period of heightened deployment intensity (2006-2013). 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