How a WWII ace became the unlikely honoree of a submarine combat awardJohn Galvin became an ace pilot during WWII, but his most prized award may have been his Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia.By Jon Guttman3 weeks ago
More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus payThe Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 weeks ago
Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budgetThe annual defense appropriations bill would give all troops a 4.5% pay raise in 2025, with some enlisted troops getting a boost of nearly 20%.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 months ago
OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari2 months ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III2 months ago