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Army Pay & Benefits

BASIC PAY Basic Pay is the fundamental component of military pay. All members receive it and typically it is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Active duty servicemembers are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. The charts below show … [Read more...]

Active Duty Benefits

Active Duty Benefits By Branch Army Benefits Navy Benefits Air Force Benefits Marine Corps Benefits National Guard Benefits Coast Guard Benefits Military Benefits for Service Members Active Duty Benefits by Category Education As a active duty soldier you can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill and Tuition Assistance (TA) Program to help pay for a college education. … [Read more...]

The ASVAB?

https://youtu.be/1I0JqIIFoBU?si=UQ7prZSUX__w9FvV The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test designed to evaluate your skills in ten areas: General Science Arithmetic Reasoning Word Knowledge Paragraph Comprehension Numerical Operations Coding Speed Auto and Shop Information Mathematics Knowledge Mechanical Comprehension and Electronics ASVAB Secrets Study Guide The U.S. … [Read more...]

How To Join The Army – 7 Easy Steps

Your decision to join the U.S. Army will have life-changing implications. The lessons you learn in the army, about yourself and the world around you will make an indelible impression on you for life. If you're considering joining the Army the 7 Steps below will show you just how easy it is. Each of the steps are designed to help you make the best choice for your life, family … [Read more...]

5 Steps to Join

Is the Army Right for You? Are You Right for the Army? Click here for related links Any job or career change should be viewed objectively. Consider the life style, the … [Read more...]

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Florida Guard Supports DC Mission

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 – Foggy Bottom Metro Station moves at its usual pace as coats and backpacks ebb and flow with arriving trains. Commuters fill the platform, conversations blending into the steady hum of public transit. Moving through the crowd is Lt. Col. Kimberly Quinn, commander of Task Force Phantom, checking in on Florida National […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Transition Assistance Program Cultivates Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 — When Drevon Turner met with the Transition Assistance Program team he knew two things – he wanted to stay in the area, and he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. “Ever since I was a kid, I knew I was going to join the military, and I knew I […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]

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