Rep. Mike Rogers: 20% raise for junior enlisted servicemembers included in 2025 NDAA
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) announced at a House Rules Committee hearing on Tuesday that the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 (NDAA) would give junior soldiers a 20% pay increase. The volunteer army Struggling to hit hiring targetsRogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, highlighted Congress' efforts to make the military more competitive with […]
U.S. House advances 2025 NDAA with focus on ‘Quality of Life Improvement’
On Friday, H.R. 8070, the Fiscal Year 25 Military Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives largely on party lines. The $883.7 billion NDAA passed in a vote of 217 to 199. Six Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while three Republicans voted against it. Rep. […]
Tuberville highlights NDAA amendments to strengthen Alabama, U.S. military
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced he was able to secure several amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that will benefit the state of Alabama and the entire U.S. military. The senator issued a statement regarding the changes to the law. “Alabama has always been my top priority, and I am proud […]
Rep. Jerry Carl focuses on Fort Novosel’s future, backs NDAA benefits
Recently, Republican Jerry Carl, who represents the 1st Congressional District, spent two days visiting Fort Novosel, formerly known as Fort Rucker. The visit focused on understanding the impact of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) funding on the facility and discussing future needs. All members of Alabama's congressional delegation voted in favor of the NDAA, except […]
