House lawmakers back White House plans for 2.6 percent pay raise, end strength boost

Military Times: House lawmakers are backing White House plans for a 2.6 percent pay raise and another sizable boost to the military end strength in their first draft annual budget legislation released Wednesday.

The proposal also includes plans to bring military service in better line with civilian careers, including making permanent the Defense Department’s Career Intermission Program and overhauling the Transition Assistance Program to better prepare troops for post-service life.

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