Military OneSource Whether it's help with child care, personal finances, tax preparation and filing, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or resources needed for special circumstances, Military OneSource is available at no cost... 24/7/365! The Military OneSource interactive Web site includes locators for education, child and elder care, online … [Read more...]
Agent Orange
(Information on this page is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should not be regarded or construed as actual medical or legal advice.) Agent Orange was used in Vietnam to protect U.S. troops. Agent Orange was a herbicide used in Vietnam to kill unwanted plants and to remove leaves from trees that otherwise provided cover for the enemy. The name, "Agent Orange," came … [Read more...]
Lariam
Lariam (Mefloquine) Important information about medical and legal issues of particular concern to U.S. Military veterans. (Information on this page is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should not be regarded or construed as actual medical or legal advice.) Lariam (manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals) or Mefloquine is an orally administered anti-malarial drug used as a … [Read more...]
Military Support
Featured Article Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home - Now What? By Allie Ochs Laura anxiously anticipates the return of her husband Dan. What will it be like and what should she do? After all, he is not returning from a successful business trip or golf weekend. He is coming back from war. Should she arrange a romantic just-for-the-two-of-us event or a family reunion? This is … [Read more...]
Military Pay
Basic Pay is the fundamental component of Military pay. All members receive it and typically it is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. There are various types of pay. Basic pay is received by all and is the main component of an individual's salary. The other … [Read more...]