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. Ferrari2 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 III2 days ago
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggleAir Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.By Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
Space Force mulls 8-year active duty enlistments for new recruitsIt’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts.By Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Air Force seeks retirees to come back to active dutyUp to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
Marine Corps vows to inspect every single barracks ‘wall to wall’The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possibleMilitary pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Maxwell AFB activates new Grey Wolf training unitThe detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
Paperless enlisted promotion tests to roll out in FebruaryThe Air Force will start rolling out Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) exams in February.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concernsLawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.By Leo Shane III4 months ago