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Tricare Dental Insurance
Last Updated on June 13, 2023 There are three types of Tricare dental insurance plans: Active Duty Dental Program This program is for active duty servicemembers and activated National Guard and Reserves. This program mainly provides care in military-run dental treatment facilities (DTF). If a referral is needed to a civilian provider or you live …
2023 Military Pay & Allowances
Last Updated on May 18, 2023 Military Base Pay Military base pay is calculated by rank and time in service. For new enlistees at an E-2, the pay is just over $2,100/month. Military Pay Charts (pdf) The increase for 2023 is projected to be 4.6%. In 2024 (assuming the budget passes), the increase will be …
DEALING WITH DEPLOYMENT?
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2022 Military Pay & Allowances
Last Updated on March 4, 2022 Military Base Pay Military base pay is calculated by rank and time in service. For new enlistees at an E-2, the pay is just …
Is Infantry the Right MOS For Your Soldier?
Last Updated on March 4, 2022 The Army is paying enlistment bonuses for specific jobs, quick ship status, special training, and more. If it’s what you want to do, awesome! …
Your Soldier’s Pictures Could Be Used In Dating Scams
Last Updated on April 29, 2021 Did you know in the past year, more than $143 million has been stolen from people involved in dating scams with people they met …
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Command Sponsorship for Korea
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 This article was completely rewritten and updated in July 2019. When your soldier receives OCONUS (overseas) orders, being able to go with him is …