Trump Signs Defense Spending Bill with Largest Troop Pay Raise in 10 Years
President Trump signed a $670B defense spending measure that includes the largest boost to service members' pay in 10 years.
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2019 Clothing Allowances
To help pay for a uniform and other clothing costs, service members may be given a clothing allowance.
Military Per Diem Rates Are About to Go Up
The maximum travel reimbursement is set to increase for 2020.
Army Rolls Out New Reenlistment Bonus Worth Up to $81,000
While only a few can benefit this fiscal year, about 45% of soldiers eligible to reenlist in fiscal 2020 can take advantage.
Pentagon Paid Out Nearly $1 Billion in Improper Travel Reimbursements over 3 Years
The DoD also lost $205 million through improper payments in 2017 and 2018, a new report found.
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.
Lawmakers Still Fighting to Keep US Out of War With Iran
House Democrats back a measure already rejected by the Senate to require congressional approval for attacking Iran.
Marines in These In-Demand Fields Can Take Home Big Bonuses in 2020
Enlisted Marines in dozens of military occupational specialties will qualify for re-enlistment bonuses in fiscal 2020.
Military's 3.1% Pay Raise Passes Senate as House Prepares to Do Battle Over Iran
The $750 billion defense policy bill, including the 3.1% military pay raise, passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
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Missing Camp Pendleton Marine Found Unharmed in Texas
Lance Cpl. Job Wallace was taken into custody at a rest area in Navarro County, Texas.
Marines Test Nonlethal Mortar Round for Crowd Control
They may not be deadly, but some of the nonlethal weapons the Marine Corps is working on look pretty devastating.
Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
This Tiny Thermal Weapons Optic with Red Dot Is Designed for Close Combat
The Close Quarter Thermal takes two CR-123 batteries, weighs approximately one pound and currently costs about $10,000.
Greek Police Make Arrest in 1985 Hijacking of TWA Flight 847
The hijackers shot and killed U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem.