Rising housing costs, fuel prices, and basic necessities have led to financial strain on military families. A pay raise is a way to ensure service members’ salaries keep pace with the civilian sector and cover increased living expenses. It is crucial for maintaining a robust and ready force by attracting and retaining qualified personnel, especially in the face of rising living costs, as a competitive salary compared to civilian jobs is essential to ensure the military can recruit and keep skilled service members, thereby safeguarding national security.
