Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.
The move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.
Runners can compete in five military races to earn a new medal.
A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.
House Republicans are already looking at ways to put more money into the wallets of lower-ranking service members.
Lawmakers want to see more detailed plans for collaborative combat aircraft and the Next Generation Air Dominance platform.
Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.
This T-7 aircraft made a 1,400-mile journey of ferrying flights from the Boeing factory in St. Louis, Missouri.
Lt. Col. Bob Volpe has flown trainer and cargo aircraft since 1990.
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