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Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report says

An analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Up to 600 unmarried Marine sergeants will get cash for housing

The “highly deserving” sergeants will receive the allowance at a rate for troops without dependents.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan

A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.

By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers

6 months ago

Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise

The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

12 months ago

Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend

The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

Military families’ housing benefits lag as rents explode

Amid record-breaking spikes in rent, service members and activists say the Department of Defense has not adequately increased housing allowances.

16 months ago