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Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends
House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Navy considers accelerating promotion timeline for junior officers
Officials stressed that any decision to accelerate Navy junior officer promotion has not yet been finalized.
By Diana Stancy
Opinion
Our sailors deserve good leaders
Retired Navy Capt. John Cordle argues that Big Navy needs to do better when it comes to vetting those it taps for command.
By Capt. John Cordle, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possible
Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
Navy ousts USS Georgia commanding officer
Capt. Geoffry Patterson became commanding officer of the submarine’s blue crew in May 2022.
By Diana Stancy
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.
Navy fires head of recruiting for Los Angeles area
Cmdr. Adam K. Pendleton took command of the unit about six months ago.
Former ship XO pleads guilty to sharing child sexual abuse content
Gregory Edward McLean previously served as the executive officer of the littoral combat ship Minneapolis-St. Paul.
By Diana Stancy
XO dies after being found unresponsive aboard USS Marinette
The Navy has opened an investigation into the cause of Cmdr. Jonathan Volkle's death.
Navy fires CO of Transaction Service Center Great Lakes
The Navy relieved Cmdr. Steven Green “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability to lead.
By Diana Stancy