Defense Spending Bill Includes Historic Pay Raise for U.S. Troops

A new defense spending bill advancing through Capitol Hill brings significant financial relief to American service members, including a major pay raise for new military enlistees. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 14% pay increase for junior troops and a 4% raise for senior service members, marking one of the most substantial salary adjustments for the U.S. military in years.

Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas, a Republican from San Antonio and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, is among the bill’s strongest supporters. Gonzales recalls. . .