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More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus pay

The Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.

29th Marine Commandant Al Gray’s personal items set for auction

Among the items are awards, decorations, dog tags and commemorative weapons.

Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budget

The annual defense appropriations bill would give all troops a 4.5% pay raise in 2025, with some enlisted troops getting a boost of nearly 20%.

The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024

More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.

Opinion

Improving 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.

Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan

House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.

Top Marine ‘won’t apologize’ for Corps’ past neglect of barracks

"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.

How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp

A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.

Air Force opens applications for warrant officer jobs in cyber, IT

The window to apply to become an Air Force warrant officer in cyber or IT runs through May 31, the service said Thursday.

Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends

House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate