Speaker Mike Johnson scores wins for Barksdale, pay raises for troops

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The National Defense Authorization Act includes a 3.8% pay raise for U.S. troops.

Louisiana's military installations, including Barksdale Air Force Base, will receive funding for key initiatives.

Barksdale is set to receive millions for a new dormitory and a Child Development Center design.

The bill allocates funds for the modernization of the B-52 bomber and the development of a new long-range weapon.

Barksdale Air Force scored big wins in the annual National Defense Authorization Act passed by the U.S. House late Dec. 10, pushed through by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport-Bossier.

The nation's troops will earn a 3.8% raise in the bill, while funding also will advance key initiatives at Barksdale , Fort Polk and other Louisiana military installat