Trump Signs Defense Spending Bill with Largest Troop Pay Raise in 10 Years
President Trump signed a $670B defense spending measure that includes the largest boost to service members' pay in 10 years.
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2019 Clothing Allowances
To help pay for a uniform and other clothing costs, service members may be given a clothing allowance.
Military Per Diem Rates Are About to Go Up
The maximum travel reimbursement is set to increase for 2020.
Army Rolls Out New Reenlistment Bonus Worth Up to $81,000
While only a few can benefit this fiscal year, about 45% of soldiers eligible to reenlist in fiscal 2020 can take advantage.
Pentagon Paid Out Nearly $1 Billion in Improper Travel Reimbursements over 3 Years
The DoD also lost $205 million through improper payments in 2017 and 2018, a new report found.
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.
Lawmakers Still Fighting to Keep US Out of War With Iran
House Democrats back a measure already rejected by the Senate to require congressional approval for attacking Iran.
Marines in These In-Demand Fields Can Take Home Big Bonuses in 2020
Enlisted Marines in dozens of military occupational specialties will qualify for re-enlistment bonuses in fiscal 2020.
Military's 3.1% Pay Raise Passes Senate as House Prepares to Do Battle Over Iran
The $750 billion defense policy bill, including the 3.1% military pay raise, passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
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