Lawmakers demand answers on unpaid National Guard bonuses“It is absolutely unacceptable that the National Guard has not paid thousands of soldiers and veterans the enlistment bonuses they were promised.”By Sarah Sicard5 months ago
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ facing hungry military familiesCongress and the Defense Department can take action to help bring relief to struggling military families and service members experiencing food insecurity.By Abby J. Leibman and Retired Maj. Gen. John Ferrari19 months ago
Cancelled bonuses, PCS moves among fallout from delayed budget, service chiefs warnKicking the budget can down the road could have serious consequences on personnel, leaders said.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
Army offers recruits up to $50K bonus as pandemic takes tollGiven the high standards, it will be difficult for many to qualify for the top bonus.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 years ago
2020 saw the Guard used the most since World War II. Is a retention crisis looming?A retention crisis may be over the horizon for the National Guard after an unprecedented workload in 2020.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
This study suggests that troops may get paid too muchA new Rand Corp. study suggests that the military could be overpaying in some cases, while not incentivizing performance in others.By Meghann Myers4 years ago