Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.By Hope Hodge Seck3 days ago
New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costsThe military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.By Karen Jowers6 days ago
Marines embrace young honorary Marine with cancer ‘as one of our own’Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
OpinionA government shutdown would hurt military familiesCongress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.By Melissa A. Sullivan11 months ago
Questions linger over Army reservist’s gun access after Maine shootingAuthorities identified Robert Card as a person of interest four hours after the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history.By Bernard Condon, The Associated Press11 months ago
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon plannersDefense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Navy misses active duty, reserve recruiting goals for 2023The Navy missed its recruitment goals for active duty enlisted sailors by more than 7,450 troops in fiscal year 2023.By Diana Stancy12 months ago
Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report saysAn analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Navy cites improved pay, DD-214 retirement paperwork processing timesIn the past year, Navy officials say they have gotten well within the Defense Department's 30-day window for processing pay changes and travel allowances.By Geoff Ziezulewicz12 months ago
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget planDemocratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris12 months ago
White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national securityAbout 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.By Leo Shane III12 months ago