Joining the military is an important decision and one that should not be taken lightly. It is a minimum of an eight-year commitment regardless of how long your active duty contract is for when you sign your contract. You should be certain that this is the path you are willing to take as there is basically no way to back out of your commitment once it has been made. Take the … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Education
A big change coming with the Post-9/11 GI Bill that goes into effect August 1, 2009, is that members of the military can now transfer all or part of their GI Bill benefits to help cover the cost of education for their spouse or dependent children. A service member can apply the benefits to their own education as well as that of their family members, a terrific benefit for the … [Read more...]
Princess Alaska Hotels and Lodges
Princess Alaska Hotels and Lodges offers Discounts to Military Personnel and their family members. The Princess lodges and hotels are custom build and are located near some of the top attractions across Alaska for breathtaking views, scenery and recreations. Military Personnel will receive 10% off of the best available rates at any of the five lodges by booking through … [Read more...]
Army Takes Gold In Wheelchair Basketball Championship
May 25, 2011 By Jacqueline M. Hames COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Army beat out the Marines, 44-19, and took home the gold, after fierce competition at the championship wheelchair basketball game, May 20, at the 2011 Warrior Games. Enthusiastic fans from both sides packed the bleachers at Sports Center I, Olympic Training Center, here. They held up signs, honked horns and … [Read more...]
Former Spouse FAQ
Please see the Garnishment Operations web pages for a more detailed and authoritative discussion of Former Spouse issues. Are former spouses of military retirees entitled to a portion of the retirees' pay? In some cases they are. There is no federal law that automatically entitles a former spouse to a portion of a member's military retired pay. The former spouse must have … [Read more...]