The rights provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) can be some of the most attractive benefits of military work. Your military service as a Coast Guard member can open many doors, including free healthcare and education benefits. However, to unlock these opportunities, you need your military records or official military personnel file (OMPF)….
Most people know you need a high school diploma to jumpstart a military career, but what if you don’t have one? Can you enlist for the United States military if you don’t have a general educational development (GED) certification or high school diploma? We’ll discuss which military branches have more lenient education requirements for basic…
Like civilians, service members may incur debts. Certain debts can be automatically deducted from their salary but only within the boundaries of federal law. Additionally, proper procedures must be followed to protect the service member’s rights. Although service members are responsible for paying spousal or child support, they must also ensure they can meet their…
Did you know the Armed Forces have over two million active duty service members? Military personnel are given many exciting benefits for serving the nation, including healthcare, education benefits (aka tuition assistance), and home loans. While the pay you can expect depends on your pay grade, the military branch you choose can impact your life…
It is common knowledge that military spouses are granted military benefits, but what about a former spouse? Military personnel sometimes marry several times, and one might wonder how much these spouses are entitled to when it comes to military retired pay. We’ll discuss the military pension a second wife is provided for some clarification. Does…
Approximately half of active duty service members are married, and if you’re raising a family, you might not want to live in the barracks. While you can opt for government quarters, it’s understandable that some married couples would rather have a home outside the military base. But how much will the Armed Forces cover? We’ll…
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