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High School student? Jump start your ARMY career by joining the JROTC. Every organization needs strong leaders. Commissioned Officers are the leaders of the Army. They lead Soldiers during every aspect of a mission. Officers make decisions quickly, always focusing on completing the mission successfully, and showing respect for their subordinates. Officers lead from the front … [Read more...]

Officer Candidate School

Join other Army Candidates that aspire to be leaders! Attend the Army Officer Candidate Course (OCS). It is a great way to enhance your leadership and management skills. Being an Officer in the U.S. Army means you are a leader, counselor, strategist and motivator who is driven to achieve success on every mission. OCS is open to recent college graduates and college … [Read more...]

Officer Candidate School

Officer Candidate School (OCS) teaches the skills which would be required of an officer in the United States Army. OCS is designed to train, evaluate and develop leadership potential, and is designed to be challenging. OCS is charged with creating the finest possible leaders to lead our soldiers in the accomplishment of future missions. This 14-week course, conducted at … [Read more...]

Off-Base Housing Options Chart

Thoroughly confused? Below is a chart that lists the location rules for various situations. The information from this chart was derived from the Department of Defense (DOD) Pay Regulation, Volume 7A (Active Duty & Reserve Pay), Chapter 26 -- Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH). … [Read more...]

Off-Base Housing Options

Know Your Off-Base Housing Options The military is required to provide adequate housing for dependents so, you will receive the housing allowance even while you are assigned to the barracks at basic training and/or technical school/AIT/A-School. In the military you are paid twice per month. You will receive your BAH as part of your regular paycheck. While you are in Basic … [Read more...]

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$1,776 Warrior Dividend is Tax-Free

JANUARY 17, 2026 – The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that the $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” more than 1.5 million service members received last year, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, would be tax-free. In a press release posted today, the IRS confirmed the tax-free status of the dividend. “The Department of the Treasury and […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Translating Military Experience to Civilian Employment

DECEMBER 23, 2025 – Transitioning out of uniform and adapting to civilian life can be hard. Some of the reintegration challenges include changes to career and lifestyle, loss of military identity, and need to develop new networks. Whether you are finishing one enlistment or retiring after 20 or more years, it is common to feel […]

Financial Preparation Guidance for New Parents

JANUARY 7, 2026 – The arrival of a new baby can be one of life’s most joyful milestones –and one that brings significant changes. While it is an exciting time, it also introduces new financial responsibilities and challenges. Proactive planning for the cost of parenthood can ease the transition and help lay a strong foundation […]

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