The U.S. Navy wants to reward you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to protect America's freedom at home and abroad. In addition to your basic pay you will be compensated for specialty assignments as well. As we all know, freedom isn't free. The pay charts below reflect a 1.4% pay raise and show MONTHLY pay for Officers in the Military. Members are paid twice … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Saluting in the Coast Guard
Salutes should always be accompanied by a proper greeting such as "Sir, Good Morning, Sir", or "Ma'am, Good Afternoon, Ma'am." A salute is military tradition and custom that recognizes the other person's seniority. In the Coast Guard, a salute shows respect toward an officer, flag, or our country and recognizes, as a service member, that they have each made a personal … [Read more...]
Navy Enlisted Pay
The U.S. Navy wants to reward you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to protect America's freedom at home and abroad. In addition to your basic pay you will be compensated for specialty assignments as well. As we all know, freedom isn't free. The pay charts below reflect a 1.4% pay raise and show MONTHLY pay for Enlisted servicemembers in the Military. Members … [Read more...]
Army Requirements to Join
When joining the Army there are specific age, citizenship, academic, physical and legal qualifications that you must meet first! To qualify for enlistment into the Army, you need these minimum requirements. Age Requirements You must be between the the ages of 17 and 35 (unless you have prior U.S. military service, or a specialized professional skill, such as a chaplain, lawyer … [Read more...]
Attention Position for the Coast Guard
At Coast Guard Basic Training you will need to learn to stand at attention properly. The purpose of the position of attention is to instill military bearing and self discipline. Standing at attention also shows honor and respect. You stand in the following manner: Smartly bring your left heel against the right. Turn your feet out equally to form an angle of 45 degrees. Keep … [Read more...]