Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay. Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents. Lawmakers are optimistic they can finish the bill this year despite major differences in the House and Senate drafts. The Pentagon says a small number of U.S. troops are stationed at the American embassy in Kyiv, but are not conducting combat operations in the country. Airmen who are slated to move by the end of September can get those orders approved. Those without PCS orders in hand by Aug. 1 will likely have their moves delayed. Seventy career fields will be eligible for bonuses ranging from $75 to $450 a month; another 33 will receive half-pay for a year before they are cut. House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue. Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks. The most junior servicemembers would see their pay raised from $23,000 annually to more than $31,000. Load More