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Trump seems confused about military pay, claims troops received no raises for a decade

Service members have received an annual pay raise for more than 30 years, but Trump claimed he gave troops their first pay increase in 10 years.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Lawmakers tout military pay raise in omnibus budget, but troops already have that money

Troops saw a 2.4 percent pay raise at the start of 2018, but now lawmakers are re-emphasizing that hike in their work on the omnibus budget bill.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

New in 2018: Lawmakers gear up for military pay and benefits fights

The annual pay raise and ongoing military housing reform proposals will once again be a defense budget focus in 2018.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Trump signs FY18 defense authorization bill into law

The $700 billion authorization measure includes a 2.4 percent pay raise for military personnel starting on Jan. 1.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Congress’ $700B defense authorization deal adds 20,000 troops, rejects Space Corps

The defense budget bill now heads to a full Congress vote, with an uncertain future because of unresolved issues with defense spending caps.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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