Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The ...

President Donald Trump's administration pulled together money to pay service members their Nov.1 checks as the government shutdown continues. (Sgt. Sinthia Rosario/Army) As the government shutdown ...

In a push by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, plans for targeted pay raises for junior enlisted military personnel have surfaced as an agenda item for this year. However, looming ...

As many Americans begin their holiday festivities, service members are facing uncertainties as a potential government shutdown looms. Congress had reached a bipartisan agreement Tuesday to keep the ...

In terms of subject matter, military pay may not be as flashy as a new piece of gear or as exciting as that long-awaited promotion, but understanding the ins and outs of your pay can make all the ...

The federal government has reached the ninth day of its ongoing shutdown, leaving military members in the dark about whether they’ll get paid on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Troops continue to work throughout ...

Welcome to Tax Week, a weeklong series of guides and resources for the 2025 tax season. Active-duty military service members and their families can generally rely on a fundamental rule of the taxation ...