Mattis, House Subcommittee Back 2.6 Percent Military Pay Raise
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Trump Cites Military Pay Raise in Support for Bill to Avoid Shutdown
The White House cited the military pay raise in initial backing for a huge spending package.
US Troops in Niger to Get Danger Pay Five Months after Deadly Ambush
Troops in Niger, Mali and Cameroon will be getting danger pay of up to $225 per month.
Five Months After Ambush, US Troops in Niger Still Don't Get Danger Pay
The request has yet to be approved by the White House, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said.
Trump's 2019 Budget Includes 2.6% Raise, Modest Force Size Boost
The increase would be the largest in almost a decade.
Budget Deal Would Give $1.4 Trillion to Military Over Two Years
The deal would solidify the 2.4 percent military pay raise for 2018 that President Donald Trump authorized in December.
Air Force Drops Re-Enlistment Bonuses in 17 Career Fields
But airmen in the affected fields have 30 days to re-enlist and still get their higher bonuses.
Shutdown is First Since 2013, But Not Exceptional
Members of the military will report to work, although they won't get paid until Congress approves funding.
Mattis: Pay, Maintenance, Training to Halt in Government Shutdown
Military pay, maintenance, intel ops and Reserve training would essentially stop in a government shutdown.
UPDATED: How a Government Shutdown Impacts Pay, Benefits
The Defense Department has released details on what a shutdown means for pay and benefits this year.
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