The 2019 defense authorization bill, passed by the Senate on Wednesday, paves the way for more officers to join the military at higher ranks, a promotion system based on merit over seniority, and an end to some up-or-out rules that prematurely end some careers. Read the full story on Military.com.
Want to know how much you'd make with a promotion? See updated pay charts and download a free military pay app in Military.com's Military Pay section.
