Have you chosen a rewarding yet challenging career as an Active duty or Reserve soldier in the Army? If so, you are eligible to receive certain incentives, special pays and allowances in addition to your basic salary. Don't miss out on pay possibilities and opportunities you may not know about! Basic Pay Charts Basic Pay will likely make up the largest portion of your Army … [Read more...]
Promotions in the Navy
Where the Army, Air Force, and Marines have "rank" to denote personnel in various paygrades, the Navy doesn't have "rank". The Navy has "rates" which is a combination of the person's rating (job) and their paygrade. For example, the "rate" of an E-6 in the Navy depends on the person's job. A person with the rating (job) of Sonar Technician (SG) in the Navy, in the paygrade … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Jobs
If you have a High School diploma, a College degree, or Medical experience, you have the opportunity to choose from several areas of careers in the Marine Corps. Enlisted Careers in the Marine Corps If you have an interest in getting experience with Combat, Mechanics, Logistics, or Engineering, read more on the job opportunities you could have once you're in. Officer Careers … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Officers Pay and Benefits
Coast Guard Reserve Officers receive earnings and a host of benefits that supplement your regular income while you receive extra benefits for you and your family. As part-time, you will hone your leadership and management skills. You'll also become proficient at administrative and supervisory duties as you'll take on important responsibility quickly. You'll also make a good … [Read more...]