The space shuttle Columbia, the world’s first reusable manned space vehicle, makes its first flight. It is flown by astronauts John W. Young and Navy Capt. Robert L. Crippen.
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.