January 19 Stacey Abler When a soldier is in basic training, the main form of communication with family and friends is through sending and receiving letters. While some phone calls can be made, they tend to be very short and only occur at maximum of once a week. For this reason, letters tend to be referred to as gold during basic training as it is the main form of support from … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Education – MECEP
The Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) is designed to help provide enlisted Marines who have shown previous superior academics the opportunity to become Marine Corps Officers. The program is open and available to all active duty Marines and Marines in the Active Reserve (AR) program but must be able to meet the eligibility requirements. Marines who will … [Read more...]
Navy Popular Resources
The U.S. Navy offers numerous resources for their service members and Retirees. Learn more about getting promotions in the Navy, spouse, finance, discounts, and retirement resources for United States Navy service members, Veterans, and Retirees. Navy Careers Military Spouses Financial Concerns Military Discounts Retirees and Veterans Military Rank Military Alphabet As a … [Read more...]
Getting Sick at Basic Training
January 18, 2011 Stacey Abler It seems to be inevitable that new recruits will all get sick at basic training. I believe this is a combination of being within such close quarters of hundreds of other recruits as well as the physical and emotional stress that is placed on your body. My husband was one of the lucky ones who got sick during basic training. He was sent to the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Pay and Benefits
Reservist in the Coast Guard receive a benefits package that can really help you extend your civilian dollars and work perks. College tuition assistance and dental benefits are just the beginning of the benefits offered to active-duty Guardians. Steady Pay For starters, you will get paid. Coast Guard Reservists receive the same pay that other military members receive with the … [Read more...]