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Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan

A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan

House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general says

The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.

By Tara Copp, AP

8 months ago

Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns

Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

Federal watchdog to investigate Osprey’s safety record after crash

Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

11 months ago

Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay

Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago