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ICYMI: Military.com: Quality of Life Improvements Get Big Boost from House Lawmakers
In a significant move towards enhancing the quality of life for military personnel, House lawmakers have unveiled a bill focused on improving troops' lives. The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act, which includes a 15% raise in base pay for junior enlisted service members, is set to play a crucial role in shaping this year's defense policy bill.Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, "The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act will serve as the foundation for everything we do in the FY25 NDAA." He further...
Rogers, Smith Introduce Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA) have introduced the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act, which will serve as the base text for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Chairman Mike Rogers emphasized the importance of taking care of the nation's heroes, stating, "Servicemembers should never have to worry about making ends meet, putting food on the table, or affording housing. Improving the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families is my number one priority – we’re...