Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes

Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes

Service officials don’t anticipate that the military’s recently enacted junior enlisted pay raise will hurt young families’ ability to qualify for federal nutrition assistance programs, but promised they will closely monitor the issue to ensure the extra money doesn’t cause unintended problems.During testimony before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, senior enlisted officials from each of the armed forces testified on quality-of-lif…

Lethality Tied to Service Members' Quality of Life

APRIL 9, 2025 – The Defense Department’s ability to be a lethal fighting force can be linked to the quality of life for America’s warfighters and their families. Such was the theme embraced by the top enlisted leaders of DOD’s six branches of service during a House Appropriations Committee hearing in Washington on quality of life in the military. The hearing — which covered a myriad of topics such as pay and compensation, single and accompanied …

Defense Leaders’ Testimony: Market Shifts Ahead for Investors

The Defense Department’s top enlisted leaders made a compelling case today, linking the lethality of America’s fighting force to the quality of life for its warfighters and their families. This narrative, presented during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, has significant implications for investors and markets. The hearing underscored the challenges posed by budget constraints and… Source