OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari5 days ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Air Force again dangles $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots in uniformAnnual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.By Rachel S. Cohen5 months ago
Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back payA Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromiseThe annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
OpinionA government shutdown would hurt military familiesCongress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.By Melissa A. Sullivan6 months ago
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon plannersDefense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report saysAn analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Navy cites improved pay, DD-214 retirement paperwork processing timesIn the past year, Navy officials say they have gotten well within the Defense Department's 30-day window for processing pay changes and travel allowances.By Geoff Ziezulewicz8 months ago
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget planDemocratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris8 months ago
White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national securityAbout 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.By Leo Shane III8 months ago