Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is a program of low cost group life insurance for Navy service members on Active Duty, Selected Reserves, members of the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Public Health Service. The maximum current SGLI coverage is $400,000, which is provided in $50,000 increments. SGLI premiums are … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Officers Pay and Benefits
Coast Guard Reserve Officers receive earnings and a host of benefits that supplement your regular income while you receive extra benefits for you and your family. As part-time, you will hone your leadership and management skills. You'll also become proficient at administrative and supervisory duties as you'll take on important responsibility quickly. You'll also make a good … [Read more...]
Navy Enlisted Allowances and Benefits
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) The purpose of the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) program is to provide fair housing allowances to service members. This non-taxable allowance is intended to cover rent, utilities, and renter's insurance for adequate housing. Since the goal is to help members cover the costs of housing in the private sector, rentalhousing costs in the … [Read more...]
Choose the Right Path for You
Unsure of what field of interest is right for you? With the help of the Marine Corps, you will gain knowledge of management opportunities and leadership experience like no other. All occupations fall into one of two categories within the Marines: Ground and Air. Ground More than three-fourths of all Marines are a part of a ground force that is the backbone of the Marine … [Read more...]