President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11, 2023.
Annual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.
A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.
Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
By Melissa A. Sullivan
Lt. Col. Bob Volpe has flown trainer and cargo aircraft since 1990.
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