Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Pledges to Restore Military’s ‘Warrior Ethos’ and Announces Pay Raises for Army Paratroopers

At Fort Bragg, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to revive the military’s “warrior ethos” and improve combat readiness. He announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers, increasing jump pay from $150 to $200 per month, with jumpmasters receiving an additional $150 monthly. The move aims to better support troops and their families while strengthening military values.