Active-duty Airmen and Guardians haven’t missed any paychecks yet as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. But with tens of thousands of military spouses working as civilians for the federal government, many families still face financial strain and stress.
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A new report released by the Defense Department Jan. 15 lays out eight steps Pentagon officials can take to better pay and compensate service members and their families.
House lawmakers are pushing for a 15 percent pay raise for enlisted troops ranked E-1 to E-4 as part of a slew of changes meant to improve quality of life for service members and their families. The changes, which address pay and compensation, child care, ...