Plan to guarantee all troops a $15 minimum wage gets more congressional support
The move could add up to $10,000 in base pay for the lowest paid enlisted troops.
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Money for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget plan
The budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.
Biggest military pay raise in years takes effect Jan. 1; check out the complete chart
For the first time since 2010, troops will see a pay raise of more than 3.0 percent. And they may not have to wait another decade before the next one arrives.
The new military pay raise is in effect — check out the 2019 pay chart to see how much you’ll make
The 2.6 percent increase in basic pay that took effect Tuesday, the largest boost since the 3.4 percent pay hike in 2010, is 0.3 percentage points above last year's raise.
New in 2019: Is an even bigger military pay raise on the way?
Debate over troops' next pay raise could be key in budget talks throughout 2019.
Trump intends to freeze federal pay for 2019
President Donald Trump intends to keep federal pay frozen at 2018 levels, unless Congress intervenes in appropriations legislation.
Court ruling could mean huge windfall for thousands of reservists
At issue are extra leave days for federal workers mobilized to help with combat operations overseas.
Here’s why troops are poised for their biggest pay raise in nine years
The move will mean almost $700 more annually for even the most junior servicemembers.
Pay stops, mission continues: Shutdown 101 for troops and families
Paychecks, commissaries, doctor's appointments, PCS moves ... what stops, and what doesn't, if the budget bubble bursts.
Troops and families: Here are some ways a shutdown could affect you
Military pay, child care, commissaries, health care and more could be affected during a government shutdown
Military advocates ready to fight on for adequate pay raises
Lawmakers recently approved the biggest military pay raise in eight years, and next year’s pay hike will likely be even higher. But military advocates say they expect to continue having to fight for it.
