The most important, most valuable asset throughout all of America's Navy is its people. Sailors represent the best and brightest that America has to offer. The Navy's commitment to their well-being is reflected in their benefits. When it comes to benefits, the Navy amounts to much more than a competitive paycheck. Like significant tax incentives. Retirement income. And, of … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Navy Death and Survivor Benefits
Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is a program of low cost group life insurance for Navy service members on Active Duty, Selected Reserves, members of the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Public Health Service. The maximum current SGLI coverage is $400,000, which is provided in $50,000 increments. SGLI premiums are … [Read more...]
Christmas Exodus for Army Soldiers
The Army is the only branch of the military that honors the Christmas Exodus break for all recruits who are in basic training and AIT. Basically, the Army shuts down all of its training schools during exodus to allow their drill sergeants and instructors to have a break at Christmas. The exodus break generally starts a week before Christmas and lasts until a week after … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks was tasked by his wife with the job of delivering a handmade doll to a deserving child. When he couldn't find a charitable organization to facilitate the transfer of the doll, he started his own. Since that time, Toys for Tots has been delivering toys to children who would otherwise not have such a joyous holiday … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]