President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Dec. 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay.
Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The ...
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. The 2.8% raise for ...