October 2012 Every year in October, the GI Bill payment rates increase to meet the growing cost of education. This year, the MGIB full-time student payment rate is $1,564/month. To view the entire list of the NEW FY2013 GI BIll Rates, visit our GI BILL section, or visit the links below - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Pay (MGIB-AD) Montgomery GI Bill - Selected … [Read more...]
How to Qualify as an Expert on the Firing Range
October 2012 The Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy all have badges or ribbons for qualifying as an expert in small arms (rifle and pistol), which can be earned during basic training. The Navy fires shotgun and pistol, and the other branches fire M-16 rifles. The Coast Guard does not fire live weapons at basic training. Regardless of what type of weapon you … [Read more...]
Health and Fitness for Soldiers
By Eve Goodkind Health and Fitness for Soldiers It’s important for everyone to stay fit and healthy; but for soldiers, it’s essential to have a high level of physical fitness in order to perform at the optimum level. The rise in obesity in the United States has sparked renewed interest in physical fitness, leading to more studies on the effects of … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Offers FREE Meals to Veterans, Active Military
This Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, Applebee’s restaurants will again offer a FREE meal to veterans and active military to say Thank You to the neighborhood’s real heroes. Here are the details: All U.S. veterans and active duty personnel with proof of current or former military service will be treated to a free meal at all Applebee’s in their … [Read more...]
2013 Military Pay Charts
October 2012 The Department has reviewed and proposed a raise in military pay and allowances. For the next couple of years, increases in pays and allowances will keep pace with expected increases in private-sector compensation. In the longer run, basic pay raises will be held down in an effort to slow the growth in compensation costs. More specifically, For basic pay, the … [Read more...]