Since the start of the all-volunteer military force in 1973, Congress has authorized a pay raise of at least 1% for troops every year, even during budget cycles where other civilian wages held steady.

The Department of the Air Force was created with the signing of the National Security Act of 1947. The Air Force’s missions are broken down into Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack ...

Whose salary will increase more Under the 8th Pay Commission, about 50 lakh central employees and 65 lakh pensioners will get the benefit, which also includes soldiers of the Army, Air Force and Navy.