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The Senate approved the annual Defense Authorization Act, which includes a significant pay raise for junior enlisted service members. Experts believe this raise is crucial to address declining recruitment numbers and bolster national security.
The annual Defense Authorization Act was approved by the Senate on Wednesday and is now awaiting President Biden's approval. The act includes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members. Experts believe this pay increase could help boost enlistment, which has been declining for decades. According to the Department of Defense, only 12% of young adults in 2022 have a parent who served in the military, compared to 40% in 1995. St.
Mary's University Professor, Jeff Addicott, who served in the Army for 20 years, states that recruitment numbers are a major concern for the Department of Defense. Addicott warns that adversaries may perceive a weak military as an opportunity to attack. Representative Tony Gonzales, a former Navy serviceman, agrees that many young service members still live in poverty. Lawmakers pushed for a military wage increase this year to provide better support for their families. The 14.5% raise aims to alleviate financial burdens and empower service members
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