Each branch of service has specific qualification requirements for members to receive Diving Duty Pay. In general, these divers must be designated divers by order, training, and assignment. The entitlement for Diving Duty Pay exists for service members receiving basic pay along with the following requirements. Ordered to diving duty Required to dive to maintain … [Read more...]
Navy Incentive and Special Pay
U.S. Navy Special Pay can be received in addition to basic pay. Different types of special pay include those relative to combat, specified duties, and unique training. The list below explains different types of Special Pay. Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) Hardship Duty Pay (HDP) Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP) Diving Duty Pay Foreign Language Proficiency … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Travel Benefits
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...]
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...]