The Take Back the Air Guard group also has taken exception to the Air Force’s Future Total Force initiative to station active duty airmen with the Guard in Burlington, where they can gain experience working with seasoned Guardsmen. The group claims it’s an undercover way to turn the ANG facility into an active duty base. Just when we thought that most folks were unhappy when base closure action took away their facilities.
Top Lawmakers Want 15 Percent Pay Raise for Enlisted Troops
April 19, 2024
A new law introduced by Congress would raise the pay rate 15 percent for junior enlisted troops and seek improvements on a range of quality of life issues, such as pay and compensation, child care, housing, health care access, and military spouse employment.