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Mattis, House Subcommittee Back 2.6 Percent Military Pay Raise
The 2.6 percent military pay raise for fiscal 2019 appeared set for easy passage by Congress.
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.
Most Popular Veteran Benefit Articles
Wilkie's Nomination as VA Secretary May Face Legal Hurdles
The U.S. Code bars an acting secretary from being nominated to head a government agency.
Trump Nominates Acting VA Secretary Wilkie to Keep Post Permanently
Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie was nominated Thursday to stay on the job.
VA Signs $10B Contract With Cerner for Electronic Health Care Records
The VA put $10 billion Thursday into a contract for electronic health care records.
House Passes Major Overhaul of Veterans Choice Program
The House passed major veterans legislation to extend and reform the Veterans Choice Program to allow more private care optio...
House to Vote on Major VA Overhaul for Private Care Option
The bill's passage would mark a major victory for the White House in the long-running battle over the Choice program.
The Military Advantage
Voting Absentee: Study Targets Challenges Troops Face
Survey by nonpartisan groups will be shared with Secretaries of States nationwide to improve voter access for absentees
New Research Tool Offers Veteran Community Deep Dive
This new online tool could help local organizations better understand the veterans in their communities.
One Symptom of a Rough 'Genesis' Rollout: Slow RX Fills on Base
Joint DoD/VA health record system rollout causes delays at military pharmacies
VA Expanding New Holistic Health Programs
New VA program emphasizes whole health and total body healing. Will it succeed or is it too touchy-feely for veterans?
When Military Training Falls Short: How to Re-enter Civilian Life
Legislation to expand TAP programs is being introduced by veterans with first-hand experience adapting to civilian life