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President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Dec. 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay.

Service members saw their biggest pay raise in 22 years — 5.2% — this past January. The pay bump in 2025 likely won’t be as large for all troops, but some junior personnel could get a windfall if ...

All military members saw a significant pay raise in January 2025, but some troops will get even more this spring. (Marine Corps) Note: Whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, family support and ...

The 2026 BAH increase comes as service members are also poised to receive a pay raise — the legislation approved a 3.8% increase in basic pay for service members. The must-pass legislation now heads ...

President Joe Biden signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Friday afternoon, confirming the largest raise in military basic pay in decades. The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, ...

Note: Whether it's health care, retirement benefits, family support and child care, VA benefits or other programs, getting smart about the rewards you have earned is worth your time. Although it is ...