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Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.
Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixes
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.
Junior enlisted pay to be key congressional focus in 2024
House Republicans are already looking at ways to put more money into the wallets of lower-ranking service members.
Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future
Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.
By Karen Jowers
Navy fills nearly all E-9 billets with new Senior Enlisted Marketplace
The new Senior Enlisted Marketplace program requires senior chiefs to apply and accept orders for a specific job in order to advance to master chief.
By Diana Stancy
Navy unveils E-4 through E-6 advancement results
A bunch of petty officers have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
By Diana Stancy
Marine takes over as military’s top enlisted leader
Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman Troy Black becomes the top enlisted voice on quality-of-life and combat readiness issues for the joint force.
Navy misses active duty, reserve recruiting goals for 2023
The Navy missed its recruitment goals for active duty enlisted sailors by more than 7,450 troops in fiscal year 2023.
By Diana Stancy
What you need to know about the Navy’s new leadership course requirement
Starting in 2025, sailors won’t be able to rank up to the E-6 and E-7 paygrades without attending.
By Diana Stancy