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Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House plan
A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stations
Thousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.
By Karen Jowers
More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
By Karen Jowers