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 A top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad. By Tara Copp, AP
9 days ago A new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker. U.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline. A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students. Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War. The U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year. About 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not. A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year. By Military Times staff
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