Congress Approves Historic 14.5% Pay Raise for Service Members in Latest Defense Bill
2024-12-19
USA Today
In a significant move, the US Congress has passed a defense bill that includes a substantial pay raise of up to 14.5% for service members, comprising a 4.5% basic pay increase and a 5.4% boost to their basic housing allowance, enhancing their overall compensation package and quality of life, with the new legislation set to impact military personnel and their families, highlighting the importance of military benefits and compensation in the US military, and reflecting the government's efforts to support its service members
