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Oct 24, 2025 · Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation.

Apr 2, 2024 · In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force.

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Dec 11, 2025 · Military households will receive an average 4.2% increase in their Basic Allowance for Housing in 2026. The Pentagon provided the annual update to Military.com.

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May 22, 2025 · The Army is heading for a major reorganization that includes eliminating at least 2,000 positions -- a combination of civilian and troop roles -- and cuts to planned purchases in …

Oct 13, 2025 · Upon graduating from college, he joined the U.S. Army. Since he had been an Army brat and brother to a naval aviator, it was only natural that Kristofferson would find …