The White House is opposing a congressional proposal to give junior enlisted service members their biggest pay raise in a generation. In a statement Tuesday about its position on the House's version ...

House lawmakers’ plans to overhaul military pay tables next year would result in a nearly 20% basic salary boost for troops ranked E-4 and below and a substantial bump for E-5s as well. Under plans ...

A new year has brought fresh paychecks for U.S. troops, but the story behind military pay in 2026 is more complex than a single percentage increase. As inflation pressures linger ...

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WASHINGTON — The House Armed Services Committee will consider a proposal next week that will give junior enlisted troops a 15% basic pay raise on top of a 4.5% raise for all service members. The ...

A Senate panel announced plans on Wednesday for an extra 1% pay boost for troops E-3 and below next year. (Navy photo) Senate lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled plans for a small pay boost for junior ...

A key lawmaker on Sept. 9 said Congress likely will not make a decision on military pay raises until after the November election. (Mark Lennihan/AP) A final decision by Congress on extra pay boosts ...

WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday objected to a congressional proposal to give junior enlisted service members a nearly 20% pay raise and eliminate marijuana testing for military applicants.

Months after Congress gave the Pentagon the authority to give bonuses this year to junior enlisted troops facing economic hardships and a month after lawmakers provided funding for the benefit, the ...