January 2011 When your loved one is serving overseas, it is always difficult. However, when holidays roll around, the separation is even harder to deal with and especially when that holiday revolves around being a couple. Many spouses dread February 14 showing up on the calendar. Not only are they alone, they are also surrounded by other couples who are very obviously together … [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...]
Coast Guard Military and Civilian Clothing Allowances – FY 2011
The Coast Guard provides a clothing allowance and is given to service members to help pay for a member's uniform and other clothing costs. Civilian Clothing Authorizations Clothing Maintenance Allowance (BMA and SMA) Supplemental Clothing Allowance … [Read more...]