Military Enlisted members are provided monetary allowances to pay for uniform replacement and maintenance. These allowances are based on the cost of specific uniform items, and on an estimated “wear out” date for each specific item. The clothing allowance typically is paid on the anniversary of the day members entered the military. People with fewer than three years … [Read more...]
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
*Cost of Living Adjustment for 2012* * COLA update for 2010 * A decrease in the Consumer Price Index means military retirees and annuitants will not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment increase in 2010. Also, Survivor Benefit Plan premiums, will not increase. The CPI, published by the Department of Labor, normally increases as a result of inflation, leading to a COLA increase. … [Read more...]
Variable Housing Allowances (VHA)
VHA is paid to service members residing in high-cost housing areas in the United States. VHA is usually based upon your pay grade, dependency status and duty station location. In certain circumstances, SECNAV has the authority to pay VHA based on the location of your family members. VHA rates are established based upon your reported housing expenses in the VHA survey. These … [Read more...]
Military Pin Up Artists
Pin-up art has been very popular and made a particular splash in World War Two. Sexy pin-up girls have been used famously as art work on military combat aircraft -- sometimes called "nose art", "bomber nose art", or "pin-up nose art". Gil Elvgren (1914-1980) It is largely believed that Gil Elvgren was and continues to be the best pin-up artist the world has ever known. From … [Read more...]
Military Pin Ups – Gil Elvgren
Gil Elvgren (1914-1980) It is largely believed that Gil Elvgren was, and continues to be, the best pin-up artist the world has ever known. From the mid 1930's through 1972, Elvgren produced over five hundred paintings of beautiful girls and women. Almost all of these works are oil on canvas, and fully developed finished works of art. Elvgren continually surpassed himself, … [Read more...]