President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law on December 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay starting January 1, 2026. The raise applies across all ...

It would be the smallest raise since a 2.7% boost in 2022 and would continue a downward trend from the 5.2% hike in 2024. The ...

US service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise starting January 2026, confirmed by President Trump’s defense policy bill.

Military personnel, including Kitsap's over 14,000 active duty service members, could expect a pay raise of at least 4.5% and an increase of their basic allowance for housing by 5.4% in the new year.

Pentagon leaders in a new report called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages. (Sgt. Sarah Fiocco/Marine Corps) Pentagon leaders are recommending regular quality-of-life ...

Military retirement pay increase 2026: Military retirees will see a 2.8% increase in their 2026 retirement pay, matching the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment applied to Social Security and VA ...

Over 1 million active-duty military members and contractors may not receive their October 15 paychecks if Congress does not pass legislation. Essential federal employees, including military personnel ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Heather Campbell lost her job working for a food bank over the summer because of federal funding cuts. Her husband serves as an officer in the Air Force, but now he’s facing the ...