The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law. It would also expand Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for those in the Delayed Entry Program. A new report says there is limited evidence that employment transition programs for troops, veterans and their families are working. House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay. When their service comes to an end, veterans must make an important decision: what they want in a civilian career. By Dave Lubach
14 months ago The Pentagon said it's unlikely that U.S. military operations caused civilian casualties in more than a dozen instances around the world in 2022. House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers. Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life. Load More