Posted on Dec 17, 2021

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

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Congress has passed a defense policy bill which allows for an expanded budget, 2.7% pay raise and military justice provisions.

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

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SPC Terry Page

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Not enough for the troops! The 2.7% increase doesn't help much in keeping up with inflation. Despite the discounts military personnel (Exchanges, medical etc.) receive. They still live in a broader economy and are exposed to most of the inflation-driven costs their civilian counterparts are.

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Are they also getting the 5.8% being given to S.S. & V.A. recipient's?

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Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

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