Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.By Davis Winkie, Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III3 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 III6 months ago
Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wageThe legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Supreme Court hears case on retroactive benefits for disabled veteransDecades’ worth of retroactive disability compensation could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars for some veterans.By Irene Loewenson19 months ago
Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 yearsFor a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.By Leo Shane III19 months ago