Archives for December 2010

National Guard Incentive and Special Pay

Incentive and Special Pay can be received in addition to Basic Pay. A National Guard member entitled to special duty assignment pay may receive such pay in addition to any other pay and allowance to which they are entitled. Members who meet certain requirements (Table 8-1 of the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR)) may be awarded a special duty assignment rating under … [Read more...]

Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)

The Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) program provides mortgage life insurance to severely disabled veterans and service members. It is designed to pay off home mortgages of disabled veterans and service members in the event of their death. VMLI provides up to $90,000 mortgage life insurance payable to the mortgage holder (i.e., a bank or mortgage lender), in the event … [Read more...]

Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)

Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is a program of post-separation insurance which allows Servicemembers to convert their SGLI coverage to renewable term insurance. Members with full-time SGLI coverage are eligible for VGLI upon release from service. VGLI coverage is issued in multiples of $10,000 up to a maximum of $400,000. However, a Servicemember's VGLI coverage amount … [Read more...]

Traumatic Injury Protection Under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)

The Traumatic Injury Protection Under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) program is a rider to Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI). The TSGLI rider provides for payment to Servicemembers who are severely injured (on or off duty) as the result of a traumatic event and suffer a loss that qualifies for payment under TSGLI. TSGLI payments are designed to help … [Read more...]

Family Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)

Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) is a program extended to the spouses and dependent children of members insured under the SGLI program. FSGLI provides up to a maximum of $100,000 of insurance coverage for spouses, not to exceed the amount of SGLI the insured member has in force, and $10,000 for dependent children. Spousal coverage is issued in increments of … [Read more...]

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Operation Christmas Drop Wraps Up

DECEMBER 19, 2025 – Operation Christmas Drop 2025 came to an end at Andersen Air Force Base, Dec. 14. This year marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]