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‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump says
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
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More troops may soon get access to expanded food options
Services will be testing programs that allow troops to use their common access cards outside of standard dining facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
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Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay
Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.
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Military retiree COLA may shrink in 2024. Here’s why that’s OK.
Experts predict a much lower cost-of-living adjustment to retirement pay and annuities as inflation rates cool off.
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Military retirees to be booted from bases in Turkey. Who’s next?
Changes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are under review, and a cut-off of military mail privileges was announced last summer in the Phillipines, then delayed.
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Military pay overhaul could mean huge pay boosts for enlisted troops
The most junior servicemembers would see their pay raised from $23,000 annually to more than $31,000.
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House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years
Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.
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Health officials reverse decision on pregnant women at Kadena Air Base
‘It’s what we were hoping for, that the pregnant mothers would be able to deliver on Okinawa,” said one advocate for Kadena families.
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Pregnant women at Kadena Air Base in Japan facing tough decisions
A staffing shortage at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa means pregnant women at Kadena Air Base may have to fly home to deliver.
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Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoon
Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.
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Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds
The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.
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Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults
Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.
