Basic Allowance Housing( BAH) Every Marine is permitted to receive free on-base living. Those who are allowed to live off base, will be compensated with a monthly housing allowance. The VA offers loan assistance for buying and purchasing a home both active and after service. The intent of BAH is to provide uniformed service members with a place to live if they choose to reside … [Read more...]
Marine Corps – Healthcare and Insurance
While serving, every Marine and their immediate families are covered by free, comprehensive medical insurance. Also, Marines receive free, comprehensive dental coverage and they can include their immediate families for a nominal fee. In addition, Marines may purchase life insurance at a minimal cost. Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance coverage is available in $50,000 … [Read more...]
Understanding the Five Branches of the Military
When you decide to join the military, you have a very important decision ahead of you - choosing your branch of service. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of our country. While they all work together to some extent, their purposes can be very different and they can offer different jobs and specialties. In order to choose the best branch for your needs and … [Read more...]
Disney Tickets Military Discount
***Updated Disney Military Discounts*** Who doesn't want to go to Disney? Well, now Disney is making visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland even more affordable. Their popular military discount program has been reinstated so that military families can continue to enjoy the parks at reduced prices. Book your Disney Vacations Package with Travelocity today! What's perhaps … [Read more...]
Marine Corps ASVAB Line Scores
Updated January 2016When taking the ASVAB test, each branch has different standards as to what your scores will mean, and the Marine Corps is no different. The Marine Corps ASVAB enlistment requirements is a 32 on the AFQT portion of the test. The AFQT score is compiled from scores on the Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, and Arithmetic … [Read more...]