Hill Votes to Give Pay Raise to Troops

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"For the 55th straight year, Republicans and Democrats have come together to fund our military at the levels they need to complete their strategic missions around the globe. We also would be giving a much-deserved pay raise for our men and women in uniform, at a level even higher than the president initially requested. The NDAA would also authorize the modernization of our C-130 Hercules fleet, which is the backbone of our Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard airlifters at Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB). LRAFB has been a center for excellence for a long time, and modernizing the C-130s will guarantee these planes remain a critical part of our national security for years to come."

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