The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks was tasked by his wife with the job of delivering a handmade doll to a deserving child. When he couldn't find a charitable organization to facilitate the transfer of the doll, he started his own. Since that time, Toys for Tots has been delivering toys to children who would otherwise not have such a joyous holiday … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]
Navy Enlisted Allowances and Benefits
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) The purpose of the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) program is to provide fair housing allowances to service members. This non-taxable allowance is intended to cover rent, utilities, and renter's insurance for adequate housing. Since the goal is to help members cover the costs of housing in the private sector, rentalhousing costs in the … [Read more...]
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP)
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP) is payable at the monthly rate of $225.00 regardless of the duration that establishes the entitlement. Active and reserve component members receive the full monthly benefit regardless of the number of days they are on active duty or the number of days for which basic pay is paid. A Navy service member is entitled to Imminent Danger … [Read more...]
Hardship Duty Pay (HDP)
Hardship Duty Pay (HDP) supersedes foreign duty pay (FDP). Hardship Duty Pay was established effective February 4, 1999, and FDP was terminated effective February 3, 1999. Hardship Duty Pay is payable to Navy service members entitled to basic pay, at a monthly rate not to exceed $1500, while the Navy service member is performing duty designated by the Secretary of Defense as … [Read more...]