Entitlement is authorized for dental officers on active duty for at least one year. These dental officers, serving less than a year, are eligible: Reservists ordered to active duty, other than training, for more than 30 days but less than a year Active duty dental officers involuntarily retained under 10 USC 12305 Active duty dental officers who voluntarily remain when some are … [Read more...]
Special Pay for Dental Officers
This entitlement is authorized for members accepting a commission to serve as a dental officer in the military for at least four years. A dental officer who separates from the military service for at least two years is authorized an Accession Bonus upon signing an agreement to return to active duty. Dental officers must be graduates of a dental school accredited by the American … [Read more...]
Special Pay for Optometrists
Eligibility Requirements A commissioned officer on active duty as a result of a call or order to active duty for a period of at least 1 year: Who is an officer of the Regular Army, Regular Navy, or Regular Air Force, who is designated as an optometry officer. Who is an optometry officer of Regular or Reserve Corps of Public Health Service. Who is an optometry officer of a … [Read more...]
Navy Popular Resources
The U.S. Navy offers numerous resources for their service members and Retirees. Learn more about getting promotions in the Navy, spouse, finance, discounts, and retirement resources for United States Navy service members, Veterans, and Retirees. Navy Careers Military Spouses Financial Concerns Military Discounts Retirees and Veterans Military Rank Military Alphabet As a … [Read more...]
Getting Sick at Basic Training
January 18, 2011 Stacey Abler It seems to be inevitable that new recruits will all get sick at basic training. I believe this is a combination of being within such close quarters of hundreds of other recruits as well as the physical and emotional stress that is placed on your body. My husband was one of the lucky ones who got sick during basic training. He was sent to the … [Read more...]