Pennsylvania (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 … [Read more...]
White House Unveils New Approach to Military Family Support
Jan. 24, 2011 By Elaine Wilson WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – White House officials released a report today that unveils a new, government wide approach to military family support and details a sweeping, interagency effort under way to strengthen families and enhance their well-being and quality of life. President Barack Obama announced the results of a … [Read more...]
Being a Vegetarian at Basic Training
By SGT Volkin Every now and then I get the question "SGT Volkin, I am a vegetarian and I'm about to go to basic training, will I be forced to eat meat?" The short answer is no. The chow hall has a few vegetable options to choose from for each meal. These most often served vegetables include broccoli, peas and corn. Even if you're in the field, and a chow hall is not … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Basic Training Letters
https://youtu.be/XhvZmluKA2Y?si=LGSDsXZMrjh_-xpV Your main form of communication with your husband/soldier during basic training is through letters and postcards. He should be able to call home throughout training but these calls are generally limited to a maximum of one per week and, many times, are less often than that. Before he leaves for basic training, accept that you … [Read more...]
Stay Under the Radar of Drill Sergeants
January 20, 2011 Stacey Abler When my husband was in training, he often told me that he felt like he was a success if his drill sergeants didn't know his name. The reason being that the drill sergeants tended to know the names of those who caused some sort of trouble or didn't follow standards. He did his best to remain under the radar screen of his drill sergeants and … [Read more...]