Military Pay

The Marine Corps is opening its aviation bonus program to some of its more experienced pilots.

Rep. Adam Smith wants to cut $17 billion from the administration's $750 billion defense budget.

The draft House defense authorization bill also contains health and child care provisions.

The Senate Armed Services Committee overwhelmingly supported a proposed 3.1% military pay raise.

The redesign will make the pay website easier to use on mobile devices and more.

The service's fiscal 2020 budget request seeks funds for new ships and aircraft and shore upgrades.

The White House backed a 3.1 percent military pay raise beginning in January 2020.

Though the raise is meant to be based on economic indicators, the White House and Congress often set a different rate.

Marine officials are reminding squad leaders that there are big bucks for those willing to re-enlist.

Most military members will see a bump in their Jan. 15 paychecks.