More On Military Pay

The 2.4 percent military pay raise for 2018 went into effect Jan. 1, and the first paychecks will go out Jan. 15.

The lump-sum payment option for the Blended Retirement System is enticing. Should you take it?

$716 billion Defense Bill looks poised to pass Congress in near record time.

Veterans groups called on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to help stop plans to ease up on payday lender oversight.

The military compensation system has over 70 separate types of pay and allowances -- that's a lot to keep track of.

Prospective Marines who sign extended service contracts or agree to work in critical fields can take home bonuses up to $8K.

Senate Democrats want proposed rules changes they say would ease oversight of predatory payday lenders dropped.

The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."

The pay raise is on track to pass Congress earlier than it has for over 20 years.

The bonus nearly doubles next year for some pilots. Retention is the reason.