Military pay raise safe from Trump’s veto threat, but troops’ bonuses could be in troubleService members will see a pay raise of 3 percent in 2021 regardless of what Trump does with the defense bill.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Trump, Biden offer detailed breakdown of their military and veterans plansIn response to questions from MOAA, the president vowed to continue his military rebuild while the former vice president pushed for more restrained defense spending.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Trump promises to erase troops' 2021 deferred tax debt, but lawmakers say he can’t In a tweet, the president vowed to fix the problem in 2021, but only if he is re-elected.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Troops’ 2020 pay raise is safe, despite dire talk from lawmakersThe 3.1 percent paycheck hike is set to take effect on Jan. 1, with or without a broader budget deal.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Bid for a higher military pay raise fizzles amid partisan fighting in CongressRepublicans pushed for a 4 percent raise next year, but Democrats blasted the plan as a political game.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
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.By Leo Shane III4 years ago