US President Donald Trump has announced a $1,776 (£1,329) "warrior dividend" payment to 1.45m US servicemembers - paid for, in part, by his tariffs.
In a televised address to the nation on Wednesday night, Trump said that "checks are already on the way" and should arrive before Christmas.
In the address, Trump touted his record on the economy and immigration, while at the same time railing against Democrats.
With a forceful delivery, he seemed determined to convince Americans that the country was doing well - and things would only get better, including claiming that prices are falling, at a time when polls show that many Americans are unhappy about the cost of housing, childcare and healthcare.
In the brief, 18-minute address, Trump said that the "warrior dividend", which totals to $2.57bn (£1.9bn) will be distributed "in honour of our nation's founding in 1776".
