By SGT Volkin Every now and then I get the question "SGT Volkin, I am a vegetarian and I'm about to go to basic training, will I be forced to eat meat?" The short answer is no. The chow hall has a few vegetable options to choose from for each meal. These most often served vegetables include broccoli, peas and corn. Even if you're in the field, and a chow hall is not … [Read more...]
Your Benefits – Travel
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, you are eligible to receive insurance, as well as food and housing allowances. Here are just some of the benefits of being a Guard member. Travel Vacation Places Are you aware there are two resorts available for low cost vacation stays for members of the military or federal government employees? In Florida at Walt … [Read more...]
Your Benefits – Home Loans
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, you are eligible to receive insurance, as well as food and housing allowances. Here are just some of the benefits of being a Guard member. Home Loans V.A. Home Loans The Veterans Administration (VA) offers the military member an opportunity to purchase a home, mobile home or lot, in most cases with NO down payment. It … [Read more...]
Your Benefits – Shopping
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, you are eligible to receive insurance, as well as food and housing allowances. Here are just some of the benefits of being a Guard member. Shopping Commissary and Exchange Privileges Commissaries, or military grocery stores, are a benefit for active duty military, Guard and Reserve members, retirees and their … [Read more...]
Your Benefits – Education
Education Montgomery G.I. Bill Guard members who enlist, reenlist, or extend in the National Guard for a period of six years are eligible for this benefit. This program requires no contribution. Members become eligible for 36 months of educational assistance (monthly payment is based on college workload). More information on educational benefits, including the DANTES listed … [Read more...]