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Senator pushes for new rules letting academy athletes play pro sports
A proposed policy allowing academy athletes to defer their military service to play pro sports could be included in the annual defense authorization bill.
Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025
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.
Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries
Key lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.
Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense bill
A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.
Air Force would study allowing beards under proposed defense bill
The Air Force currently bars airmen and guardians from growing beards, except for those who have a shaving waiver for medical or religious reasons.
Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026?
After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.
Congress to boost junior enlisted pay by thousands of dollars in 2025
Troops E-4 and below will see a 14.5% pay raise under a deal reached by congressional negotiators this week.
House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted
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.
Opinion
Future of US defense depends on culture shift prioritizing innovation
Congress and DOD must recalibrate their defense technology acquisition approach, senior members of the House Armed Services Committee argue in this op-ed.
By Reps. Mike Rogers, Adam Smith, Don Bacon and Ro Khanna