It was thanks to former WWI pilot Tommy Hitchcock that the P-51 entered U.S service — and changed the skies over Europe forever. All military members saw a significant pay raise in January 2025, but some troops will get even more this spring. Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the legendary flying corps’ most decorated pilots during the WWII, having claimed three Nazi aircraft in a single day. The Air Force pulled the course for review last week following the Trump administration's sweeping order barring diversity programs. The military and other agencies have scrambled to comply with President Trump's sweeping executive order barring DEI programs. Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House. The cap for credentialing reimbursements through the Army program will drop from $4,000 to $2,000 in coming months. After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members. Troops E-4 and below will see a 14.5% pay raise under a deal reached by congressional negotiators this week. In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families. Load More
