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Retirees to see smaller Social Security COLA boost as inflation eases

The cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades.

3 months ago

Plan to guarantee all troops a $15 minimum wage gets more congressional support

The move could add up to $10,000 in base pay for the lowest paid enlisted troops.

2 years ago

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Money for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget plan

The budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.

New in 2021: Military pay raise likely to be smaller next year

The federal formula calls for a 2.7 percent pay raise in 2022.

3 years ago

Insurance changes could help disabled veterans, troops in the new year

Changes to the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program and Traumatic Injury Protection Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program could benefit thousands of veterans.

3 years ago

Fate of sweeping military personnel policies, family support plans rests on Trump’s veto threat

The president has threatened to veto the $740.5 billion defense authorization bill, which could jeopardize hundreds of planned military reforms.

3 years ago

Military pay raise safe from Trump’s veto threat, but troops’ bonuses could be in trouble

Service members will see a pay raise of 3 percent in 2021 regardless of what Trump does with the defense bill.

3 years ago

New court ruling could give thousands of Vietnam vets and survivors overdue disability payouts

Federal officials still have not decided if they will appeal the ruling.

3 years ago

Caregivers of older veterans can apply for financial assistance from VA starting today

After a extra year of waiting, thousands of caregivers of veterans are eligible for the monthly payouts.

3 years ago

Veterans will see same cost-of-living boost in 2021 as Social Security beneficiaries

Social Security officials will announce their plans for a COLA boost in coming weeks.

3 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.

3 years ago

IRS reopens deadline for veterans who missed coronavirus stimulus checks

Veterans who missed out on the money in the spring have until Sept. 30 to apply.

3 years ago

Plan to boost housing improvement grants for disabled veterans poised to become law

The measure would allow disabled vets to get additional grants for home improvements every 10 years.

3 years ago

Some Gold Star orphans left without any military assistance under current benefits rules

A new proposal would mandate military provide casualty assistance officers to dependents lose both of their parents.

3 years ago

Ohio National Guard, coronavirus (COVID-19)

Guardsmen, reservists could see benefits expand after coronavirus missions end

Lawmakers want to extend more VA home loans and waive some medical fees in an effort to recognize their service.

3 years ago

This Nov. 5, 2009, file photo shows the entrance to Fort Hood Army Base in Fort Hood, Texas, near Killeen, Texas.

Money to rename bases honoring Confederate leaders, 2021 pay raise included in latest budget plan

House appropriators will vote on the measure on Tuesday morning.

3 years ago

Troops could see small boost in hazardous duty pay next year

A House plan would raise the extra pay from $250 a month to $275.

3 years ago

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Troops would see 3 percent pay raise, more child care and family support programs under House plan

Military Times obtained an early copy of House personnel plans for the annual defense authorization bill, set to be voted on next week.

4 years ago

Key Senate panel approves 3 percent pay raise for troops next year

If approved, troops would see back-to-back years with 3 percent pay raises for the first time in a decade.

4 years ago