A major concern of service members with families is whether they have enough life insurance. It is important to make arrangements for adequate health care insurance for you and your family. Bills for medical care can be devastating without insurance. The Air Force offers excellent benefits and competitive insurance rates. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT)
Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) "mileage" is the amount paid when a member and/or the member's family drive to their new duty station, based on the Official Military Table of Distances. MALT is available CONUS and OCONUS. It is figured on a table of miles times the number of travelers and approval is needed before MALT can be paid for more than 2 vehicles. … [Read more...]
Survivor Benefits
Compensation of Survivors of U.S. Military Personnel Applies to Retired Members only when noted Death Gratuity – A $100,000 tax-exempt death gratuity provides immediate cash to meet the needs of survivors. Government Housing or Allowances and Relocation Assistance - Survivors receive rent-free Government housing for up to one year or the tax-free Basic Allowance for Housing … [Read more...]
National Guard Commissioned Officer Pay FY2010
The pay charts below show MONTHLY pay for Officers in the National Guard. Members are paid twice a month on the first and fifteenth, therefore you will receive half of the amount listed below on each payday. View the National Guard Officer pay charts below or go to the Pay Overview to view other sources of compensation. Commissioned Officer Basic Pay Rates … [Read more...]
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance
The Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) program was established in 1951 to meet the insurance needs of certain veterans with service connected disabilities. S-DVI is available in a variety of permanent plans as well as term insurance. Policies are issued for a maximum face amount of $10,000. You can apply for S-DVI if you meet the following 4 criteria: You were … [Read more...]