The Coast Guard provides many avenues for education assistance and training while serving your country. The Coast Guard Institute is responsible for ensuring that officers, enlisted personnel and reservists are adequately educated and trained to perform their assigned duties. They are also the central point of contact for service members that want to continue their … [Read more...]
Christmas Exodus for Army Soldiers
The Army is the only branch of the military that honors the Christmas Exodus break for all recruits who are in basic training and AIT. Basically, the Army shuts down all of its training schools during exodus to allow their drill sergeants and instructors to have a break at Christmas. The exodus break generally starts a week before Christmas and lasts until a week after … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks was tasked by his wife with the job of delivering a handmade doll to a deserving child. When he couldn't find a charitable organization to facilitate the transfer of the doll, he started his own. Since that time, Toys for Tots has been delivering toys to children who would otherwise not have such a joyous holiday … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Officers Pay and Benefits
Coast Guard Reserve Officers receive earnings and a host of benefits that supplement your regular income while you receive extra benefits for you and your family. As part-time, you will hone your leadership and management skills. You'll also become proficient at administrative and supervisory duties as you'll take on important responsibility quickly. You'll also make a good … [Read more...]