The Pentagon has increased the cost-of-living-allowance increase for the Pacific region, up to a 20 percent increase over base pay depending on location, reports Stars and Stripes. The COLA rates for Europe also just increased.
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.