Pentagon Asks Troops About Pay and Stress Again
Published Date: 5/20/2026
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Summary
The Department of Defense wants to update its yearly survey for active-duty members to better understand their financial health, stress, and job satisfaction. About 29,400 service members will spend 15 minutes each answering questions that help improve military programs and policies. Comments on this plan are open until June 22, 2026, so everyone affected has a chance to weigh in.
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