OpinionImproving 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. Ferrari5 days ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits GuideLearn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.By Karen Jowers, Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers2 months ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention effortsThe evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA health care Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Missile Defense Agency boss had affairs with subordinates: IG reportThe agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
DOD looks to revamp housing, facilities on military installationsMuch of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Food stipend angst caused by deployments spur congressional concernsThe issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possibleMilitary pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.By Leo Shane III3 months ago