Being a member of the Coast Guard has many additional benefits that are only available to you as a member of the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) Space-A GovArm Relocation Travel Discounts You have given so much; take advantage of the benefits given to you. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Coast Guard Benefits
The United States Coast Guard provides extensive benefits to you and your family. Some of the benefits besides a nice salary are paid vacation, excellent training, GI Bill for education, and veteran benefits. Life Insurance TRICARE/Healthcare Military Leave and Vacation Death and Survivor Benefits Active Duty Guardians also receive health care, life insurance, … [Read more...]
Military Tax Time
Filing taxes when serving in the military can be a complicated process. Often the military member and spouse are living in a different state (or even country) than their official state of residence. Not to mention, if the military member was deployed during the year, certain parts of his pay will not be taxable. Couple that with allowances received year-round that are … [Read more...]
Army Officer Careers
Officers in the Army are responsible for tasks such as planning, developing and operating the Army’s personnel, administration, and community. Officers take on responsibilities including creating support systems to build and sustain combat readiness. Below are a portion of the Officer jobs available in the Army. Administrative Quartermaster Officer 92 Chaplain 56 … [Read more...]
National Guard Commissioned Officer Pay Rates (FY2011)
The pay charts below reflect a 1.4% pay raise and show MONTHLY pay for Active Duty Commissioned Officers in the Army 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. Visit the Pay Overview for other types of Army National Guard pay. Commissioned Officer Basic Pay … [Read more...]