Drill Pay (Pay rates effective January 1, 2010) The chart below shows monthly Marine Corps drill pay, assuming one weekend drill per month. Generally, there are four drill periods in one weekend drill. Marine Reservist Pay January 1, 2010 Marine Corps Reserve- Drill Pay Less than 12 Years of Service Years < 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over … [Read more...]
Choose the Right Path for You
Unsure of what field of interest is right for you? With the help of the Marine Corps, you will gain knowledge of management opportunities and leadership experience like no other. All occupations fall into one of two categories within the Marines: Ground and Air. Ground More than three-fourths of all Marines are a part of a ground force that is the backbone of the Marine … [Read more...]
VA Officials Expand Support for Families of Low-Income Veterans
11/15/2010 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Nov. 9 an important program designed to provide enhanced services to low-income veterans and their families who are at risk of being homeless. Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, VA officials will provide grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enlistment Bonuses
The Marine Corps Services offer a variety of enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses to attract new Marine recruits into military specialties that are considered "hard to fill," as well as to encourage experienced military members in "shortage jobs" to stay in past their first enlistment period. Reserve Enlistment Bonuses The Marines are offering an enlistment bonus of $5,000 for … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Sea Pay
All Marine Corps personnel entitled to basic pay and serving on sea duty are entitled to career sea pay. Members entitled to career sea pay who have served 36 consecutive months of sea duty are also entitled to an additional $100 per month as a career sea pay premium. The premium continues for each subsequent month of sea duty served. For E-5s through E-9s with more than … [Read more...]