Navy doubles annual PT test requirement, updates failure guidelinesSailors who fail three physical fitness assessments within four years will be processed for administrative separation, the new Navy policy states.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense billThe proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.By Patricia Kime4 months ago
Navy offers voluntary extensions to sailors separating during shutdownThe service is offering the extension to sailors to ensure that they continue to receive benefits during the government lapse in appropriations.By Riley Ceder5 months ago
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.By Davis Winkie, Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III2 years ago
Military families will see a boost in separation pay in 2024 Troops forced to serve apart from their dependents will now get up to $400 a month in extra financial help.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Here’s how the Navy says it’s going to fix sailor pay issuesThe brass is promising that "all Sailors will receive pay and entitlements within 14 days of becoming eligible for the pay or entitlement" by the end of the year.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago