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. Ferrari3 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 III3 days ago
Navy misses active duty, reserve recruiting goals for 2023The Navy missed its recruitment goals for active duty enlisted sailors by more than 7,450 troops in fiscal year 2023.By Diana Stancy7 months ago
What you need to know about the Navy’s new leadership course requirementStarting in 2025, sailors won’t be able to rank up to the E-6 and E-7 paygrades without attending.By Diana Stancy7 months ago
Michigan to drop degree requirement for some veteran job applicants The move goes beyond other states' previous veteran hiring efforts and targets individuals with extensive enlisted experience.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Top enlisted Marine to become the military’s top enlisted leaderSgt. Maj. Troy Black, the No. 1 enlisted Marine, will take the role of senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Military pay overhaul could mean huge pay boosts for enlisted troopsThe most junior servicemembers would see their pay raised from $23,000 annually to more than $31,000.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Navy rolls out ‘bill of rights’ for sailors in unaccompanied housingThe bill of rights came after Navy leaders pinpointed improved unaccompanied housing as a way to improve sailor morale.By Diana Stancy12 months ago
Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
It ‘keeps us awake’: Navy leaders say sailor suicides are huge concern“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.By Diana Stancy16 months ago