Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The ...

For our veterans who have already hung up the uniform, the news is steady as she goes. The Social Security Administration ...

Days before deployed soldiers were due to begin getting a much anticipated monthly pay bonus, the Army has delayed the payments with no timeline as to when they will debut. The pay bump was due to ...

Soldiers sent on extended operational deployments lasting more than 60 days will soon get a pay bump, the Army’s top civilian said this week. The new special duty pay adds up to $240 per month for all ...

Soldiers will now see $240 per month in a new special duty pay when they are on deployments, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth announced Monday. Soldiers on an “operational” deployment for more ...

A Senate panel announced plans on Wednesday for an extra 1% pay boost for troops E-3 and below next year. (Navy photo) Senate lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled plans for a small pay boost for junior ...

In a push by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, plans for targeted pay raises for junior enlisted military personnel have surfaced as an agenda item for this year. However, looming ...

Military leaders are conducting a review of troops' pay and benefits, but some worry the models being used could shortchange service members. (IronHeart/Getty) Lawmakers and senior enlisted leaders ...

Base pay is the same across the military, but can increase significantly as you move up the ranks. Military personnel can get other tax-free allowances for housing and meals. Other benefits include ...

In terms of subject matter, military pay may not be as flashy as a new piece of gear or as exciting as that long-awaited promotion, but understanding the ins and outs of your pay can make all the ...