Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveriesKey lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.By Stephen Losey11 days ago
Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense billA provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Air Force would study allowing beards under proposed defense billThe Air Force currently bars airmen and guardians from growing beards, except for those who have a shaving waiver for medical or religious reasons.By Stephen Losey12 days ago
Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026? After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson12 days ago
Congress to boost junior enlisted pay by thousands of dollars in 2025 Troops E-4 and below will see a 14.5% pay raise under a deal reached by congressional negotiators this week.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
