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...]
Troy University Ranks in Top 15 for Military Education
July 12, 2011 TROY - Troy University ranks in the top 15 universities and colleges nationwide for military members using Tuition Assistance, according to Military Times, a leading independent military news organization. According to the Department of Defense, TROY was listed at 13 for all military branches, and 8 for Army and Army National Guard members taking voluntary … [Read more...]
Spouse Employment Program MSEP, Expands to All Services
July 8, 2011 By Megan Neunan WASHINGTON- -- The Army Spouse Employment Partnership was expanded last week by the Department of Defense and opened its resources to all military services and the U.S. Coast Guard, and to both active and Reserve components. The new Military Spouse Employment Partnership, or MSEP, welcomed 15 more partner companies and a new website at … [Read more...]
Allowances
Allowances are the second most important element of military pay. Allowances are moneys provided for specific needs, such as food or housing. Monetary allowances are provided when the government does not provide for that specific need. For example, the quantity of government housing is not sufficient to house all military members and their families. Those who live in government … [Read more...]
Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP)
Assignment Incentive Military Pay is the military’s preferred way to compensate troops from all services. Assignment Incentive Military Pay is often paid to service members for unusual assignment circumstances. Those service members who have involuntarily extended their tours in Iraq and Kuwait combat zones receive an additional $200 in hardship duty pay and another $800 in … [Read more...]