We must improve military pay and retirement benefits to adequately compensate the dedicated service of our men and women in uniform.

President Clinton’s Fiscal Year 2000 budget request includes a three-part package of significant pay increases and retirement improvements. Beginning January 1, 2000, we will increase pay across the board by 4.4 percent.

In fiscal years 2001 through 2005, this pay increase will be 3.9 percent annually.

Targeted pay raises will enable us to do a better job rewarding performance, compensate people for their skills, education and experience, and encourage them to continue their military service.

Today, in this uncertain time of high demand and smaller forces, we’re committed to supporting a 20-year retirement plan providing 50 percent of basic pay to all service members.

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