National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which must still pass the annual appropriations process, cleared the lower chamber ...

The House's version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act continues quality-of-life efforts initiated in last year's ...

The House committee advanced an $882.6 billion defense package featuring a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers. VIRGINIA, USA — ...

Compare military and civilian earnings since the 1960s. Explore salary trends, benefits, and career impacts to make informed ...

This video explains the key differences between enlisted personnel and officers in the U.S. military, from command structure to daily responsibilities. Officers act as planners and leaders, while ...

The pay gap between chief executives and rank-and-file employees continued to mushroom during fiscal 2024, particularly among global apparel and equipment manufacturers, and a U.S. big-box ...

Military outlays now account for 2.5% of countries’ GDP on average, and 7.1% of government budgets. But the increase is even steeper when adjusted for purchasing power (see chart 1).

As the April 2025 pay chart revisions roll out, the military community will closely monitor the impact on financial security, recruitment, and retention. The changes signal a commitment to improving ...

Junior enlisted service members will soon see a significant boost in their pay as the Pentagon rolls out a targeted raise aimed at improving quality of life for the military’s lowest-paid ranks.

We used the U.S. Department of Defense chart of officer insignia to find equivalencies between ranks for different branches of the military. 31. James Buchanan ...

Like all U.S. military personnel, Army soldiers are paid a minimum basic pay based on rank and years of service. The basic pay increased by 5.2% in 2024 (the highest increase of the past two ...