Januaray 2011 When your soldier joins the military, he will amass what will seem like tons of paperwork. For this reason, the weight of the paperwork isn’t even included in your weight allowance when you move. Particularly those who have been in the military for a while, the boxes of paperwork can easily make a military member exceed his allowed weight. Let’s … [Read more...]
Basic Pay Rates (FY2011)
The pay charts below reflect a 1.4% pay raise 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. … [Read more...]
College Loan Repayment Program
The College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) is an incentive program to allow each branch assistance in meeting recruiting goals. Under the program, the military will repay a portion of eligible college loans for non-prior service military members. To be eligible, you must enlist for three years on Active Duty or six years in the Reserve, and your loan status must not be in … [Read more...]
Promotions in the Marine Corps
Here you will find information on how promotions happen within the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps takes the number of "slots" they have for each enlisted rank, above the rank of E-3, and allocates them to the different Military Occupational Specialities (MOS). (enlisted jobs). In order to promote someone (above the rank of E-3), there must be a vacancy. For example, if an … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Careers
There are a wide variety of career opportunities available to you in the Marine Corps, whether you're already enlisted or looking to get out. You will have the ability to be promoted, and job experience that will help you build an effective resume for a solid foundation in your future. Marine Corps Jobs Promotions in the Marine Corps Featured Military Companies Career … [Read more...]