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$1,776 warrior dividend isnt the whole story heres what else troops are getting from Trump

Trumps $1,776 warrior dividend brings Christmas checks to nearly 1.5 million U.S. service members nationwide. But the bonus is only part of Trumps broader military support agenda. The 2026 defense bill includes a 4% pay raise. It also funds new barracks, family housing, and childcare relief. The White House says tariff revenue covers costs. Congress also approved $2.9 billion for housing and childcare support. These moves reshape troop finances and family life in 2026. Scroll ahead for who benefits most and what comes next.