Troops would see another big pay raise under White House budget plan for 2021The request calls for a 3.0 percent pay raise starting next January, following a 3.1 percent pay raise this year.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Troops’ 2020 pay raise is safe, despite dire talk from lawmakersThe 3.1 percent paycheck hike is set to take effect on Jan. 1, with or without a broader budget deal.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
House lawmakers back big military pay raise, block plans to cut 18,000 defense medical jobsThe draft of the annual defense authorization bill also includes new protections for sexual assault victims and new help for unemployed military spouses.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
New in 2019: Is an even bigger military pay raise on the way?Debate over troops' next pay raise could be key in budget talks throughout 2019.By Leo Shane III5 years ago