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
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided USMore than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.2 months ago
Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits GuideLearn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.By Karen Jowers, Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers2 months ago
Few women are trying for elite special operations roles, new data showsThe information provides a rare snapshot into military efforts to breach what is effectively the last frontier of gender integration.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take timeAs recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Food stipend angst caused by deployments spur congressional concernsThe issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possibleMilitary pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Supplier bottlenecks threaten US Navy effort to grow arms stockpilesThe sea service spent billions of dollars to increase its weapons inventory. Now it has run into a major obstacle.By Megan Eckstein3 months ago
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better careNew Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.By Karen Jowers3 months ago