2010 Pay Raise Proposal, 2.9% for for Military Members

During this time of cutbacks and layoff’s etc in the private sector, the DOD is itself cutting back on programs, aircraft, ships etc. One thing that won’t be cut back next year at least, the President has proposed a 2.9% pay increase and improved benefits for all Active and Reserve servicemembers. 2.9% doesn’t seem like […]

Pay Raise Time of year..

From Stars and Stripes: WASHINGTON — Troops worldwide will receive a 3.9 percent pay raise starting on Thursday, but Defense Dept civilian employees working overseas will see only a 2.9 percent bump in their paychecks. Under rules outlined by the White House two weeks ago, all stateside civilian federal workers will receive a pay raise […]