The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) enables people who served in Reserve Components to leave the people they care about with a benefit called an “annuity.” An annuity is a monthly payment that lasts the lifetime of your beneficiary after you pass away. The amount of the monthly payment is a percentage of your retired pay, and that percentage depends upon the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Revised Instruction Announces Changes to Physical Readiness Program
July 15, 2011 From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office MILLINGTON, Tenn (NNS) -- In order to improve the overall health of Sailors and enhance the administration and execution of the Physical Readiness Program, Navy announced the revision of OPNAVINST 6110.1J in NAVADMIN 203/11, July 12. The revised instruction will strengthen program compliance, improve physical … [Read more...]
Soldier Creates Smart Phone Apps
July 14, 2011 By Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, 24th Press Camp Headquaters WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., July 14, 2011 -- Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division participated in a six-week Network Integration Evaluation event, but one Soldier in particular drew the attention of many. Spc. Nicholas C. Johnson, an infantryman assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Armor … [Read more...]
STAP
The Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is designed to provide fractional tuition assistance to spouses of active duty officers or airmen who will accompany them overseas and will be attending college. The primary reason for this program is completion of degree to allow future job opportunities for marine and navy spouse employment. The funds that provide assistance … [Read more...]
Bodybuilding.com Announces 2011 Military Challenge
We are proud to announce that our annual Military Challenge is here again! This challenge is for all U.S. Military and their spouses (it's completely free to participate), and is a great way to encourage the true fighting spirit and strength of the military Boise, ID -- July 15, 2011 -- Bodybuilding.com, the Internet's most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest … [Read more...]