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Opinion
Improving military education benefits is crucial for national security
Meg O'Grady offers three ways military leaders and policymakers can enhance and modernize education benefits for service members in this op-ed.
By Meg O’Grady
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers
A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.
Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budget
The annual defense appropriations bill would give all troops a 4.5% pay raise in 2025, with some enlisted troops getting a boost of nearly 20%.
Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for that
Does your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?
By Karen Jowers
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help
Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.
Opinion
Improving how service members build wealth
With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.
By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari