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It is Better to Give than to Receive

It is Better to Give than to Receive

There are officially 24 days left before Christmas! While we hustle and bustle to put up our tree and buy gifts for the family, let us not forget about the men and women who will be deployed this season defending our country. And while they may not be in the comforts of their own homes, we can send them a little “touch of the holidays” through care packages. The the Military … [Read more...]

Commissioned Officer Basic Pay Rates (FY2012)

The pay charts below reflect a pay raise of 1.6% and show MONTHLY pay for Officers 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. Commissioned Officer … [Read more...]

Warrant Officer Basic Pay Rates (FY2012)

The pay chart below reflects a pay raise 1.6% and shows MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. Active duty service members are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. The pay scales below are for active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard. Warrant Officer Basic … [Read more...]

Basic Pay Rates (FY2012)

The pay charts below reflect a pay raise of 1.6% and 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 … [Read more...]

Marines Gear Up for First Inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

Marines Gear Up for First Inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

By Lance Cpl. David Flynn , Marine Corps Recruiting Command After a yearlong search for the top 100 high school football players in the country, the rosters are set and Junior Rank, in partnership with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, is focusing efforts to make the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl week in Phoenix a success. Junior Rank is a youth football … [Read more...]

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Marines Prepare for Exercise Cold Response

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 – A technical assistance and advisory team assigned to Blount Island Command, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, issued thousands of items to II Marine Expeditionary Force during a two-week cave draw in late January, marking a key step in unit preparations for Exercise Cold Response 26. Marines preparing […]

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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