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Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill

The White House's proposed budget for fiscal 2027 includes a pay raise for junior enlisted service members and other pay grades, ranging from 5% to 7%.

By Cristina Stassis

8 hours ago

Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims

The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March.

By Richard Sisk

4 days ago

Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill

The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.

By Patricia Kime

5 weeks ago

Unemployment rates for veterans worsen amid civilian job market gains

While overall hiring increased by 130,000 jobs in January, post-9/11 veterans saw their jobless rates balloon to 5.8%.

By Richard Sisk

8 weeks ago

Fort Hood soldiers to get ‘freedom dollars’ with first campus-style dining facility

Soldiers are slated to get a daily stipend of $39, or "freedom dollars," to use at campus-style DFACs.

By Karen Jowers

8 weeks ago

Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures

A House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures.

By Patricia Kime

2 months ago