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Enlisted pay raise, abortion ban included in panel’s defense budget
The 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%.
Feds allege school district barred reservist from resuming his job
DOJ officials alleged Wednesday that Oklahoma City schools are violating federal law by refusing to let an Air Force reservist return to teaching.
By Karen Jowers
The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024
More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.
Opinion
Improving 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. Ferrari