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Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
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Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list first
The U.S. Postal Service temporarily suspended mail services in 28 military ZIP codes in the Middle East.
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Troops’ use of TikTok may be national security threat, FCC commissioner says
A U.S. regulator says troops’ and families’ use of TikTok on personal devices could pose a national security threat.
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Enlisting in the Air Force could land you almost $60,000 in bonus pay
The Air Force is betting that the way to new recruits’ hearts is through their wallet.
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Military families suffering from higher costs? Here’s some relief.
Here are some ongoing efforts to ease the effects of inflation for service members and families.
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‘Feeding our paycheck to the pumps’: Troops, families deal with inflation
“Our head is above water, but I’m not sure for how long,” one soldier said of his family.
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Are commissaries providing the savings they promised to troops?
Providing savings to service members is of particular concern right now due to the inflation in food prices.
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Made in China? More than half the products in military exchanges could be banned
A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.
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Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan
A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.
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Defense electronic health records rollout is halfway done, even as VA’s is delayed
DoD remains on schedule to deploy its Genesis electronic health records system worldwide by the end of 2023.
