Scout Briefs Saturday, Oct 24, 2026

Military and pay

Pay, benefits and deadlines that apply to you as active duty.

2027 raise proposals by paygrade group

Percent. Dashed line is the 2026 raise (3.8%). Source: MOAA.
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% E-1 to E-5 E-6 to O-3 O-4 and up 7% 6% 5% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% House bill and White House Senate committee bill 2026 raise 3.8%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% E-1 to E-5 E-6 to O-3 O-4 and up 7% 6% 5% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% House bill and White House Senate committee bill
MOAA
TakeawayThe 2027 raise is unsettled. The House bill and White House number run 5 to 7% by paygrade, while the Senate committee bill is a flat 3.6%. Final numbers come after the election.
TRICARE Open Season
Nov 9 to Dec 8
Not for active duty. Family members on Prime or Select only.
Source
Pay talks
After Nov 3
Talks start after the election. A tracker expects a compromise in December, effective Jan 1, 2027.
Source Tracker
Religious codes
About 180 to 31
Active-duty deadline was Oct 16 and unselected entries were auto-converted. Check that vMPF reads correctly.
Source

No other verified military or Air Force headlines for Oct 23 to 24, so there is no minor list today.