2024 Military Pay Rates: What You Need to Know
MILITARY BASE PAY The increase in base pay for 2024 is 5.2%. Military base pay is calculated by rank and time in service. The pay for new enlistees at an…
Tricare Dental Insurance
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…
2023 Military Pay & Allowances
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)…
2022 Military Pay & Allowances
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 $2,000/month. Military Pay Charts (pdf)…
One of the Benefits of the Military – Healthcare
I used to work in a hospital. I dealt with insurance companies day in and day out for five-and-a-half years. And, yet, I still don’t understand them. I am far…
NCOs No Longer Need the Commander’s Approval for an AER Loan
Last year, the AER (Army Emergency Relief) allowed E-7s to receive financial assistance without a Commander’s signature or knowledge. Now, that same bypass has been granted to NCO’s (non-commissioned officers)…
BAH: Basic Housing Allowance FAQs
BAH After Getting Married Question: My husband is in his 9th week of AIT. We married in December after he graduated from BT. He just now got me added to…
Army Benefits for Army Soldiers and Army Families
Last updated November 24, 2022 This is a quick overview of the military benefits you can expect for your soldier and the benefits your family can enjoy while your soldier…
Tricare Mail Order Pharmacy
One of the major benefits of joining the military as an active duty soldier is the family medical coverage through Tricare and access to zero cost prescriptions at any Military…