By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 21, 2012 - Welcoming new Marine rotational deployments in Australia and Navy rotations planned for Singapore, the top U.S. Pacific Command officer said he’ll seek similar arrangements, possibly to include the Army, that expand U.S. presence in the region without the need for more permanently based forces. Navy … [Read more...]
Marines Good Merit Earns Scholarship to Colgate
5/18/2012 By Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr. CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan - In 2011, Colgate University established the leadership scholar program, which allows two Marines per year to be accepted for enrollment and receive full scholarships to the school. Sgt. Daniel R. Luntzel received an envelope in the mail from Colgate University containing his acceptance and scholarship … [Read more...]
Marine Spouse Finally Gets to Experience the Corps’ Lifestyle Firsthand
5/17/2012 By Cpl. Clayton VonDerAhe, 2nd Marine Division MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - "Curl your fingers, and get in step!" bellows one Marine, while another calls a marching cadence for the group of wives who were clueless as to exactly the right way to move in a formation. Some of the women were older, some were younger; all were raised in different walks of … [Read more...]
2012 Military Clothing Allowance
Military Enlisted members are provided monetary allowances to pay for uniform replacement and maintenance. These allowances are based on the cost of specific uniform items, and on an estimated “wear out” date for each specific item. The clothing allowance typically is paid on the anniversary of the day members entered the military. People with fewer than three years … [Read more...]
2012 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is meant to offset costs for a member's meals. BAS entitlement continues for service members while hospitalized. This allowance is based in the historic origins of the military in which the military provided room and board (or rations) as part of a member's pay. This allowance is not intended to offset the costs of meals for family members. … [Read more...]