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In this Oct. 16, 2015, file photo a bridge marks the entrance to the U.S. Army's Fort Benning as the sun rises in Columbus, Ga.

Defense bill in danger over Confederate-named military bases

Despite President Trump's veto threat, Democrats moved to rename military bases named after Confederate officers in an annual defense policy measure that has passed every year since the Kennedy administration.

By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

More troops, bigger paychecks and housing improvements in Senate military budget policy plan

The $740.5 billion measure still needs to survive a full Senate vote and negotiations with House lawmakers before becoming law.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Key Senate panel approves 3 percent pay raise for troops next year

If approved, troops would see back-to-back years with 3 percent pay raises for the first time in a decade.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Troops should expect a big pay raise next year, despite budget uncertainty

The White House has proposed a 3.0 percent pay raise in 2021.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Troops would see another big pay raise under White House budget plan for 2021

The request calls for a 3.0 percent pay raise starting next January, following a 3.1 percent pay raise this year.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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