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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
Marines’ plans for barracks fixes, construction scrutinized by Congress
About 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not.
By Todd South
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House plan
A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.
Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year
These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.
By Military Times staff
This Marine colonel went from flying fighter jets to exploring space
As a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself.
FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed
Frederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.
Why getting better barracks matters to the top enlisted Marine
“We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.
The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War has died
Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday.
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year
Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.
Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military moves
Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.
By Karen Jowers
No snakes in couches: What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024
Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season.
By Karen Jowers