U.S. military service members anticipate increases to their pay and allowances in 2026, including a 3.8% raise in basic pay ...

Active military, Reserve, and National Guard members received their September month-end pay on Oct. 1, but future payments are uncertain due to the ongoing government shutdown. Without a stand-alone ...

President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Dec. 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay. Congress approved the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or ...