By Brian Gebhart Army News Service WASHINGTON --The Active Guard Reserve program allows Soldiers transitioning off active duty the opportunity to compete for AGR positions closer to home. "Soldiers who serve on the AGR program are full-time support to both U.S. Army Reserve units as well as to outside agencies that deal with the Army Reserve," said Mark Russo, chief of the … [Read more...]
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Certified by President Obama
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 22, 2011 -- Based on recommendations from military leaders, President Barack Obama has certified to Congress that the U.S. armed forces are prepared for repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'" law. There is a 60-day waiting period before the repeal goes into effect, so the law will officially come off the books … [Read more...]
6 Money Rules and When It’s OK To Break Them
With federal budget cuts and an uncertain economy, it’s always wise for military families to keep a close eye on their personal finance decisions. Nowadays, it seems like it is pretty easy to create a budget and financial game plan; that’s because of the tried and true money rules that you read in magazines, newspapers and trusted websites. However, some of the … [Read more...]
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognized condition associated with traumatic events which an individual lives through. The diagnostic symptoms for PTSD include re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma, and increased arousal -- such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, anger, and … [Read more...]
Reserve Pay
With basic pay and 70 types of special pays and allowances, military pay is customized to your situation. Changes in pay grade, duty status, your military occupation, duty station, or deployment status can have an impact on your pay. 2012 Reserve Pay Day/Statement Schedule 2011 Guard and Reserve Drill Pay Reserve Income Replacement Program Special Pay Military Reserve … [Read more...]