Latest "Military pay" stories

Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan

Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

3 days ago

White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national security

About 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown

Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdown

Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts

House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.

By Leo Shane III

3 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

4 months ago