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...]
Your Benefits – Retirement
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. National Guard Retirement Guard members are eligible for retirement once they reach 60 year of age and complete 20 years of certifiable service. Each day of active service can count … [Read more...]