The United States Coast Guard provides extensive benefits to you and your family. Some of the benefits besides a nice salary are paid vacation, excellent training, GI Bill for education, and veteran benefits. Life Insurance TRICARE/Healthcare Military Leave and Vacation Death and Survivor Benefits Active Duty Guardians also receive health care, life insurance, … [Read more...]
Military Tax Time
Filing taxes when serving in the military can be a complicated process. Often the military member and spouse are living in a different state (or even country) than their official state of residence. Not to mention, if the military member was deployed during the year, certain parts of his pay will not be taxable. Couple that with allowances received year-round that are … [Read more...]
Ways to Count Down Military Timelines
January 2011 When your loved one joins the military, you will have the feeling of always being on some sort of countdown while he serves. You are either counting down until he leaves, counting down until he comes home or counting down until the next PCS move. If you must count down this often, you will invent some creative ways to make the countdowns more fun, especially if … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Warrant Officer Pay – (FY2011)
The charts below reflect a 1.4% pay raise and show MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. Active duty service members are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Warrant Officer Basic Pay Rates January 1, 2011 Monthly Military Pay for Warrant Officers Less than 11 Years of Service … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Education
As a soldier in the Marine Corps, you will gain access to the competitive benefits and resources to continue your education. 100% of your education expenses may be paid for by numerous Federal Government Assistance Programs. There are a variety of unique and specialized programs to help you meet your goals and reach your true potential. Exclusive colleges and universities, tech … [Read more...]