The Military pay raise is determined by a formula of economic indicators established by Congress. Most Americans, including retirees are receiving nothing this year
And got nothing last year.
Pretty much like SS recipients then on that.
Personally I think the troops have been vastly underpaid for at least 100 years.
Probably longer, but I do not have a clue on it back then.
But that is the way it is.
I think many of our enlisted with families still qualify for food stamps and such and that is a shame.