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Oct 31, 2024 · The Pentagon is using a pilot program to shed a longstanding list of medical conditions that have prevented individuals from joining the military for decades.. The program, launched in 2022, has ...

Jun 18, 2024 · U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Mickus, center, holds the national ensign as Lt. Priya Sridhar, right, renders a salute during a retirement ceremony for Rear Adm. Paula Dunn, the 11th U.S. Navy Vice ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Veterans who served two or more separate periods of military service will be eligible for up to 12 months of additional education benefits under new plans unveiled by Veterans Affairs leaders on ...

Nov 20, 2024 · The law that took effect in 2020 extended eligibility to veterans with VA-documented service-connected disability ratings from 0% to 90%; Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war; and ...

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Dec 7, 2024 · Junior enlisted troops will see a 14.5% pay raise in 2025 under a deal negotiated by House and Senate leaders in this year’s defense authorization bill, a move that adds between $3,000 and ...

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Dec 18, 2024 · Plans for a massive pay boost for junior enlisted troops this spring and a 4.5% salary hike for all service members are set to become law after Senate officials finalized the annual defense ...

Jul 24, 2024 · Spencer Chretien, left, and Kristen Eichamer stand in the Project 2025 tent during the playing of the national anthem at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.