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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.

Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stations

Thousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.

Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budget

Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.

No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official says

If no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.

Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance

Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.

New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voice

Service members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.

Homelessness among veterans jumps more than 7%

The rise comes after years of progress in reducing the number of veterans facing stable housing issues.

Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024

Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.

Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues

Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.

Opinion

What states can do to help veterans experiencing homelessness

In the United States, a critical yet often overlooked area of public investment is transitional housing for veterans.