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Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
By Karen Jowers
Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more
Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."
By Karen Jowers
Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skills
The first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.
Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officer
Drill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.
By Todd South
Here’s why Army hotel rates are going back up
On average, troops will pay about $35 more per night than their housing allowance, once their Temporary Lodging Expense allowance ends.
By Karen Jowers
Army recruit’s death during basic training under investigation
Atchison died after he fell during a midnight ruck march.
Army auditors scrutinize food allowance deductions for field training
Soldiers who spoke with Army Times questioned whether the service should make the deductions at all.
Marine Corps considering changes to how it allocates officer jobs
But it appears changes, if any, aren’t coming soon.
More recruits eligible for Army pre-boot camp study, fitness courses
A wider range of future soldiers can now enlist in the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Davis Winkie
What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
By James Clark