Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.By Hope Hodge Seck3 hours ago
New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costsThe military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari4 months ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Eyeing the storm: Air Force’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ are busier than everWith an aging fleet of aircraft facing formidable storms, the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are figuring out how to weather the future.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
Air Force, Navy likely to fall short on reserve recruits in 2024The Air Force Reserve and the Navy Reserve are expected to fall short of this fiscal year’s recruitment goals.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 months ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III5 months ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Fewer airmen could receive bonuses for tough jobs in 2025The Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget includes plan to cut $4 million and more than 700 airmen from the special duty assignment pay program.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 months ago
Air Force Reserve’s first F-35 fighters to arrive in AugustThe Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown6 months ago
Air Force offers new bonuses to entice troops to move to cold basesThe Department of the Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown6 months ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers6 months ago