OCTOBER 26, 2018 - At some point, you may entertain the idea of being your own boss. Maybe you already have? Imagine doing work you like to do when, how, and where you want to do it. These are the obvious pros of having your own business. There is so much more to consider when it comes to entrepreneurship, and it starts with the preparatory work. According to the U.S. Small … [Read more...]
Major Changes Could Affect Your Security Clearance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - As of July 27, the Department of Defense will continuously monitor individual's security eligibility through the new Continuous Evaluation program. This new policy mandates that individuals who hold a security clearance will be continuously evaluated to determine if they meet the requirements to maintain that clearance. The security clearance renewal due … [Read more...]
New Bonuses To Keep Quality Marines
JULY 30, 2018, Camp Pendleton, CA - The Marine Corps is spending $136 million in reenlistment bonuses and other incentives to help retain Marines for multiple military occupational specialties (MOS) during fiscal year 2019. Marines in certain MOS’s may be eligible for an early re-enlistment kicker, which is a $10,000 lump sum paid to a Marine in addition to his/her MOS’s … [Read more...]
Everything To Know About Your Military Retirement Choices
JUNE 15, 2018, Washington D.C. - Let's chat retirement for a quick minute. You took the Blended Retirement System (BRS) training last year, right? Probably because your boss told you to get it done so she could report 100 percent completion for your unit, right? And it was probably the most boring two hours of your life, right? So, now that we're halfway through 2018, how much … [Read more...]
Plan Early, Plan Often for Army Reserve Retirement
APRIL 24, 2018, Kaiserslautern, Germany - There is a lot to learn before an Army Reserve Soldier starts drawing retired pay. Fortunately, the 99th Readiness Division is there to help. The 7th Mission Support Command and the 99th Readiness Division teamed up to host a pre-retirement briefing on Saturday at the Kazabra Club on Vogelweh Housing Area. The briefing was … [Read more...]