Early Bird Brief: June 12, 2024

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Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers

(Military Times) House plans for a massive pay bump for junior enlisted troops will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, more than the price tag for two new aircraft carriers, congressional analysts confirmed on Monday. Read More

The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group deploys to Europe

(Navy Times) The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group and its 4,500 embarked sailors and Marines have deployed to Europe, the sea service announced. Read More

Colombian man who drugged, robbed US soldiers sentenced to 48 years

(Army Times) A Colombian man who kidnapped and assaulted two U.S. Army soldiers in Colombia was sentenced to 48 years in prison. Read More

Navy relieved 12 commanders in 6 months — including 3 firings that were never publicly announced

(Military.com) The Navy has relieved 12 commanding officers so far in 2024 -- including three firings that have not previously been made public, according to information provided to Military.com by the service. Read More

US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch’s failure to handle sex assault cases

(The Associated Press) The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard tried Tuesday to assure skeptical and frustrated U.S. senators that she is not attempting to cover up the branch’s failure to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service academy in Connecticut. Read More

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