TRICARE Standard is the basic TRICARE health care program for people not enrolled in TRICARE Prime. (Active duty service members are enrolled in Prime, and many other beneficiaries choose to enroll.) Click Here to see how Standard differs from Prime. See … [Read more...]
Promotions in the Navy
Where the Army, Air Force, and Marines have "rank" to denote personnel in various paygrades, the Navy doesn't have "rank". The Navy has "rates" which is a combination of the person's rating (job) and their paygrade. For example, the "rate" of an E-6 in the Navy depends on the person's job. A person with the rating (job) of Sonar Technician (SG) in the Navy, in the paygrade … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Family and Spouse Benefits
Being the spouse or dependent of a U.S Marine Corps Soldier can be extremely tough and difficult, but there are so many programs and benefits to help you deal with deployment, finances, children, and medical expenses. Family Separation Allowance A servicemember who is on a unaccompanied tour of duty and has children who are dependents can be qualified to get a family … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Jobs
If you have a High School diploma, a College degree, or Medical experience, you have the opportunity to choose from several areas of careers in the Marine Corps. Enlisted Careers in the Marine Corps If you have an interest in getting experience with Combat, Mechanics, Logistics, or Engineering, read more on the job opportunities you could have once you're in. Officer Careers … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Academy
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is the smallest of the five US Armed Services Academies and is a four year accredited college program. The USCGA provides an environment renowned for academic excellence and for the development of leaders. At the Coast Guard Academy, students receive rigorous professional training that prepares them for meaningful Coast Guard … [Read more...]