A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.
According to Navy data, nearly 25,000 sailors, most of them from the junior enlisted ranks, were in a weight management program as of the end of 2024.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Seaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz received the Military Excellence Award after completing the Future Sailor Prep Course and basic training.
The bonuses range from $180,000 to $360,000, according to a leaked Air Force memo.
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