FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - Last summer, Army spouse Kamyar Haghayeghi left his job as an internal medicine physician in Maryland to follow his wife to San Antonio, Texas. Haghayeghi needed to relicense to practice medicine at the University of Texas-San Antonio. The licensing costs for an exam and administrative fees totaled more than $1,200. To add to the couple's stress, … [Read more...]
Basic Pay Rates FY2020
The pay charts below show MONTHLY pay for Enlisted servicemembers in the Military. Members are paid twice a month on the first and fifteenth, therefore you will receive half of the amount listed below on each payday. The pay scales below are for active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard. Enlisted Basic Pay Rates January … [Read more...]
DoD Releases 2020 CONUS COLA Rates
DECEMBER 30, 2019 - The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600. Approximately $20.2 million will be paid to approximately 12,300 service members stationed CONUS in 2020 – $1.9 million less … [Read more...]
Read the Fine Print — Don’t Get Caught Waiving Your Rights
DECEMBER 24, 2019 - Before signing a lease or contract, ensure that you don’t unknowingly waive your rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA is a federal law enacted in 2003 which restricts or limits actions against military personnel serving on active duty. The Act was designed to allow active duty service members, especially those who are … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus Program
NOVEMBER 21, 2019 - Air Force officials released details Nov. 20 on the fiscal year 2020 Selective Retention Bonus program, which includes 72 eligible Air Force specialties. “The Air Force works hard to retain our highly trained and experienced Airmen and the annual Selective Retention Bonus program is a key element in that effort,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force … [Read more...]