More On Military Pay

$716 billion Defense Bill looks poised to pass Congress in near record time.

Veterans groups called on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to help stop plans to ease up on payday lender oversight.

The military compensation system has over 70 separate types of pay and allowances -- that's a lot to keep track of.

Prospective Marines who sign extended service contracts or agree to work in critical fields can take home bonuses up to $8K.

Senate Democrats want proposed rules changes they say would ease oversight of predatory payday lenders dropped.

The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."

The pay raise is on track to pass Congress earlier than it has for over 20 years.

The bonus nearly doubles next year for some pilots. Retention is the reason.

The Marine Corps will offer pilots up to $210K to stay on for another six years as the military fights to keep its aviators.

Marine Corps officials released fiscal 2019 Selective Retention Bonus Program details, which include new re-up "kickers."