Wisconsin (FY2011) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 MADISON … [Read more...]
Paternity Leave in the Military
February 2011 Due to deployment schedules, many military members are missing the birth of their newborn baby. Being halfway across the world on deployment when your wife is in a hospital in labor can be an overwhelming scenario. While many times, the military isn’t able to directly address the separation during delivery, they are trying harder to ensure the father gets … [Read more...]
2011 BAH Washington
Washington (FY2011) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 BREMERTON … [Read more...]
Delivering Emergency Messages
February 2011 When an emergency occurs and you need to get in touch with your military member quickly, it is possible no matter where they may be. While you can’t always pick up a phone and have instant access to him, it is always possible to get a message to him through the American Red Cross. The Red Cross has been delivering messages to the military for many years. … [Read more...]
Soldier or Scam Artist?
February 2011 Women around the world are falling victim to a scam where the person pretends to be a U.S. military soldier. After a certain level of trust and communication has been established, the “soldier” asks for money to establish a phone connection or to return home for R&R leave. These requests are often in the thousands of dollars and seem very legitimate … [Read more...]