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Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger

Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

A photo of the Fort Jackson water tower aboard Fort Jackson S.C., on Sept. 4, 2014.

Soldier found dead during basic combat training at Fort Jackson

A soldier from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was “found deceased during training” on Thursday, the Army said.

By Beth Sullivan

13 days ago

Army to recode 20,000 parachutist jobs in major airborne restructuring

The positions will remain airborne billets, but soldiers will no longer be required to maintain jump status or receive jump pay.

By Todd South

5 weeks ago

Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes

Lawmakers expressed concerns that extra money for young troops could make some families ineligible for federal nutrition programs.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt

A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Congress faces Friday budget deadline to avoid government shutdown

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 10, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

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