The 2.1 percent increase included in the National Defense Authorization Act would break a five-year trend of raises that have fallen below the private sector. The higher pay would go into effect Jan. 1 if the bill is passed by Congress, and it could receive an initial vote in the House on Friday.
Defense Bill Includes Biggest Military Pay Raise in 5 Years
Stars and Stripes | Nov 29, 2016 | by Travis J. Tritten
WASHINGTON — Troops would get their biggest pay raise in years under the final version of Congress’ annual defense policy bill unveiled Tuesday.
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