Over decades Congress has considered numerous studies on reforming different aspects of military compensation, from retirement and basic pay tables to healthcare benefits (TRICARE) and on-base discount stores. That pattern of incremental change was shattered the past two years as Congress, frustrated by budget caps in wartime and spurred by findings of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, approved major alterations to retirement, healthcare and commissaries. Michael Higgins, an influential member of the commission, this month gave a frank assessment of recent congressional actions to a group of current and retired military compensation experts. For more details, see this Military Advantage post.
Behind the Hill's Swift Reforms of Military Compensation
Current issue of the Military Report
- New DoD Policy Bans Fitness Trackers
- VA Adds 15 ‘Forever GI Bill’ Benefits
- New Navy Board: Underperforming Officers Will Be Retired
- Your Opinion Matters: Take a Quick Survey
- Is SGLI Enough? Get $100k Coverage from Just $7 a Month
- VSOs Divided Over Plans to Change GI Bill Transferability
- Army Secretary: Boost Active-Duty End Strength Above 500,000
- Up to $453k Financing with Your VA Loan Benefit
- Exchange Offers Wi-Fi Service
- TRICARE Supplement for Less than You Think - Reduce Your Rx Costs Now
- Exchange Sweepstakes
- AF Program Seeks Mentors
- Navy COOL Offers Credentialing Opportunities
- AF Releases Next-gen Flight Plan
- TRICARE Users May Have Received Contaminated Drug
- DoD Exempts Wounded Warriors from Separation Policy
- Navy Offers Classification Course
- Summer Tip: Beware of Lyme disease
- Upcoming Military Health Symposium
- Blue Angels Announces Officers for 2019
- Reminder: Follow These OPSEC Rules
- Thrift Savings Plan Overview
- Exchange Sponsors Sweepstakes
- Total Force Center Available 24/7
- Navy Announces Machinist's Mate Changes
- Guard, Reserve Can Transfer GI Bill Benefits
- Blue Water Veteran Testimony
- American Legion World Series to be Broadcast
- Navy Provides Voting Assistance
- Warrior Community Integration Symposium
- Military Transition: Top 10 Civilian Jobs for Vets
- VA Life Insurance Programs
- AF Seeks KC-46 Nominations
- Bells of Peace
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