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Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense bill

The proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.

By Patricia Kime

5 days ago

Medal of Honor recipients to receive larger stipends under new law

Living Medal of Honor recipients will now receive around $67,500 in annual honorarium under a new law signed Monday by President Donald Trump.

By Patricia Kime

10 days ago

Southwest Airlines to provide military leave for pilots in 2026

Southwest has agreed to provide up to 10 days of short-term military leave and to pay $18.5 million in compensation to nearly 2,800 former and current

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

12 days ago

Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members

The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who had been living in Washington state.

2 weeks ago

GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusal

Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago

National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28

The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.

5 weeks ago