The Coast Guard offers active duty and reserve Coast Guard men and women a competitive salary and an impressive package of benefits. Coast Guardsmen receive the same pay that other military members receive with the same pay grade and status. Salaries are based on time of service, marital status, where you live and your rank. You'll also have the chance for raises and … [Read more...]
Army Money for School
Looking for a way to pay for college? By joining the Army, you may be eligible for education benefits and even 100% free tuition. Armed Forces Active Duty Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100% (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of … [Read more...]
Army Enlisted Benefits
Savings, Retirement and Tax Benefits Combat Zone Tax Exclusion (CZTE) Members performing duty in, or in direct support of a combat zone (any area the President of the United States designates by Executive Order as an area in which the U.S. Armed Forces are engaging or have engaged in combat), are able to exclude portions of their income from … [Read more...]
Army HealthCare Benefits
As an Active Duty Soldier, you and your family are eligible for medical and dental care at little or no cost and you can receive treatment within the Army’s network of hospitals and clinics. Also, you receive free, comprehensive dental coverage and your immediate family can be included for a minimal fee. In addition to these health care benefits you can purchase life insurance … [Read more...]
TRICARE Standard vs Prime
* Updated January 2016 TRICARE Prime is the HMO-type health care plan that covers all uniformed service members. An active-duty service member is automatically covered by TRICARE Prime (even so, he/she must fill out and turn in an enrollment form that records his Prime coverage). Many active-duty family members choose to enroll in Prime. There are no enrollment fees, … [Read more...]