A healthy diet is a must for Soldiers to make sure they have enough energy to perform their duties at the highest level possible. Proper nutrition and exercise are extremely important for Soldiers to maintain total fitness. The basic guidelines for a healthy diet include eating a variety of foods and maintaining an acceptable energy balance. Soldiers eat three meals a day in … [Read more...]
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Military Pay Chart 2015
Basic Pay According to the Department of Defense announcement on December 22, 2014 in Washington D.C., most service members will receive a one percent pay raise in basic pay. For example, an E-4 that has 3 years of service will see an increase in basic pay of $22.20 per month. An O-3 with 6 years of service will receive a basic pay increase of $54.30 per month in 2015. General … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Warm Up Winter
01-30-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Tara Crooks The perfect winter day? A weekend. Yes, a weekend. Or, a snow day? That would work, too. A day where the morning “plan” isn’t much more than staying in your jammies and pulling the covers back over your head. When you wake, a warm beverage by the fire, a family day full of … [Read more...]
Handling the Unexpected Job Offer
02-02-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Doug Nordman, founder of The-Military-Guide.com One day, you'll reach financial independence and enjoy life without working for a paycheck. When you retire from your military career (or from your civilian bridge career), then you'll be in charge of your schedule. You'll fill it with family time, travel, … [Read more...]