Here's Your 2020 Military Retiree, VA and Social Security Pay Bump
The 2020 military retiree, VA disability and social security pay increase is smaller than the one received in 2019.
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Lawmakers Urge Approval of New Cash Allotment for Low-Income Military Families
The subsidy would be calculated based on the service member's base pay plus income of other household members, including thei...
Trump Signs Defense Spending Bill with Largest Troop Pay Raise in 10 Years
President Trump signed a $670B defense spending measure that includes the largest boost to service members' pay in 10 years.
2019 Clothing Allowances
To help pay for a uniform and other clothing costs, service members may be given a clothing allowance.
Military Per Diem Rates Are About to Go Up
The maximum travel reimbursement is set to increase for 2020.
Army Rolls Out New Reenlistment Bonus Worth Up to $81,000
While only a few can benefit this fiscal year, about 45% of soldiers eligible to reenlist in fiscal 2020 can take advantage.
Pentagon Paid Out Nearly $1 Billion in Improper Travel Reimbursements over 3 Years
The DoD also lost $205 million through improper payments in 2017 and 2018, a new report found.
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.
Lawmakers Still Fighting to Keep US Out of War With Iran
House Democrats back a measure already rejected by the Senate to require congressional approval for attacking Iran.
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Here's Your 2020 Military Retiree, VA and Social Security Pay Bump
The 2020 military retiree, VA disability and social security pay increase is smaller than the one received in 2019.
Marine Stopped to Help Someone on Highway Before She Was Hit and Killed
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