Pentagon officials and congressional staffs are working together to try to ensure that thousands of bonus-qualified recruits, and thousands of careerists ready to reenlist, aren't harmed financially by the current suspension of bonuses and incentive pays. In addition, without the authorization bill, the military's pay raise appearing in mid-January checks will be 3 percent, not the 3.5 percent as passed by Congress. Read the full article.
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Pay and Bonuses Still In Limbo
Week of January 14, 2008
Current Issue
- Vets' Caregiver Bill Stalled
- Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set
- Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag
- More Veterans in Government
- VA's New Look Website
- The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started
- VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness
- Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel
- Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes
- Leavenworth Cemetery to Expand
- Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion
- VA Working to Improve Vet Education
- Featured Job: Healthcare
- State Veteran Benefits
- Deal of the Week: Coupons for Veterans
- Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair 2009
- USAA Open to All Vets Who Honorably Served

