Court ruling could mean huge windfall for thousands of reservists At issue are extra leave days for federal workers mobilized to help with combat operations overseas. By: Leo Shane III June 13
Here’s why troops are poised for their biggest pay raise in nine years The move will mean almost $700 more annually for even the most junior servicemembers. By: Leo Shane III May 22
Pay stops, mission continues: Shutdown 101 for troops and families Paychecks, commissaries, doctor's appointments, PCS moves ... what stops, and what doesn't, if the budget bubble bursts. By: Karen Jowers January 19
Troops and families: Here are some ways a shutdown could affect you Military pay, child care, commissaries, health care and more could be affected during a government shutdown By: Karen Jowers January 18
Military advocates ready to fight on for adequate pay raises Lawmakers recently approved the biggest military pay raise in eight years, and next year’s pay hike will likely be even higher. But military advocates say they expect to continue having to fight for it. By: Leo Shane III January 11
Military vs. civilian: Which pays better? Do military service members make more money than civilians over a career? There is no simple answer. Comparing civilian pay to military compensation can seem like apples and oranges. By: Andrew Tilghman and Tara Copp January 10
Troops serving on Sinai Peninsula to see financial windfall under new tax overhaul A provision in the GOP-backed tax reform measure gives troops in the region the same tax status as those in designated combat zones. By: Leo Shane III December 29, 2017
Fewer stateside troops to get cost-of-living allowance in 2018 About 28,000 service members will receive the continental U.S. cost-of-living allowance in 2018, down from about 35,150 this year. By: Kent Miller December 21, 2017
Nine MARSOC Raiders eligible for retention bonus The Marines can receive up to $50,000 to re-enlist for four years. By: Jeff Schogol September 22, 2017
Marine recruits can earn $5,000 to go infantry for six years The enlistment bonus program offers certain recruits between $1,000 and $9,000. By: Jeff Schogol September 13, 2017
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