Whether it's your first job or the next phase in your military career, the Guard offers excellent pay. Your earnings depend on your rank, your job and even your education level. The higher you go, the more you make. Make great money while serving your country. Every day, every hour you serve, you'll be adding even more to your paycheck. Take a look at all the different ways … [Read more...]
Earning College Credit for Military Service
By Kevin Flynn College credit for military service A good way to leverage service in the military is to take advantage of the educational benefits associated with serving. In addition to the GI Bill which may pay up to $51,000 in benefits, soldiers, sailors and marines may be able to earn college credit for knowledge acquired while on the job. First there are ACE credits. … [Read more...]
Education for Military
October 6, 2010 The GI Bill is a fantastic military benefit that helps all military personnel attend college and go on to have exciting, successful careers. Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $81,756 to help pay for college. All you have to do is give $100 a month during the first year of service. As of August 1, 2009, … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Military if I’m Obese?
By Kevin Flynn Can I join the military if I am out of shape? Does the military want people who are already in shape or are they happy to take less than fit personnel and build them into fit soldiers or sailors? This is an important issue because today's youth are trending towards couch potatoes. Recent statistics point to 23 percent of 18- to 34-year-old are now obese, up … [Read more...]
Education Bonus for Enlisting
By Kevin Flynn The Post-9/11 GI Bill is very important for those considering enlisting in the military. This bill outlines the educational benefits earned by those who serve in the military. This bill was signed in July 2008 to mirror the World War II GI Bill. Since the bill was signed, approximately 295,000 members have received $4 billion worth of benefits. A person must … [Read more...]