House Republicans are already looking at ways to put more money into the wallets of lower-ranking service members.
Troops forced to serve apart from their dependents will now get up to $400 a month in extra financial help.
Some enlisted recruiters in the pay grades E-4 through E-8 are now eligible for up to $500 a month in assignment incentive pay, according to the Navy.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11, 2023.
A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.
A bunch of petty officers have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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