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Apr 2, 2024 · In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force.

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Oct 24, 2025 · Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation.

Dec 11, 2025 · Military households will receive an average 4.2% increase in their Basic Allowance for Housing in 2026. The Pentagon provided the annual update to Military.com.

Dec 11, 2025 · The massive FY 2026 defense spending bills bolsters aid to Ukraine, targets adversaries like China while cutting IVF, DEI programs and collective bargaining for military civilians.

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