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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
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 revamps policy for assigning pregnant sailors to shore duty
The change will offer pregnant sailors more choice while filling empty shore duty jobs, according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Two sailors missing off Somalia coast
The sailors went missing while conducting operations off of Somalia on Thursday night.
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.
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart
The video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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
Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers double
The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.
More sailors, Marines may now refuse nonjudicial punishments
The Navy issued guidance clarifying the so-called "vessel exception" to help commanding officers apply it consistently across the service.
By Diana Stancy