The Serviceman's Group Life Insurance, better known as SGLI, is group term life insurance currently available to all members of the U.S. Army. SGLI is a group life insurance policy purchased by the VA from a commercial life insurance company, and is partially subsidized by the federal government. Servicemembers on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty for … [Read more...]

For soldiers who want direct access to the portal sponsored by JAGCNet, go to the Legal Services Web site. Unsure if you qualify for legal assistance? Refer to the following information: Reserve Component (RC) soldiers and their family members are eligible for limited legal assistance services through the Army Legal Assistance Program, pursuant to Army … [Read more...]

The Army has more jobs"in a variety of areas"than you would ever expect: over 150 jobs for Soldiers on Active Duty, and 120 jobs in the Army Reserve. From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there's an Army job right for you. Administrative Support Focuses on support jobs dealing with Army personnel, administration, finance, legal, … [Read more...]

Tricare Benefits for Activated Reservists Families of activated Reservists become eligible for health care benefits under TRICARE Standard or TRICARE Extra on the first day of the military sponsor's active duty, if his or her orders are for a period of more than 30 consecutive days, or if the orders are for an indefinite period. For more information, visit the Office, … [Read more...]

Reserve soldiers earn what's called Unit Training Pay. Unit Training Pay is money you earn while training on weekends and during full-time training events. Unit Training Pay is only part of your total pay as a Soldier in the Army Reserve. There are many other ways to earn additional money in the Army though allowances, bonuses and educational benefits. Show me the … [Read more...]