Tricare stands as the cornerstone of the United States military’s healthcare program, functioning akin to government-administered health insurance. Under the oversight of the Pentagon’s Defense Health Agency, Tricare extends its coverage umbrella over millions of active and former service personnel, as well as their families. Diversified into multiple coverage plans catering to distinct demographics within…
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs, or MWR Programs, are a great resource to take your mind off things, relax and have fun – alone or with your family! You can utilize this benefit whether you’re stationed on an installation or off but it’s hard to keep an overview of what’s available through MWR Programs. That…
Basic Pay Rates: Commissioned Officers Basic Pay – Officers Effective January 1, 2024 DoD FMR, Vol. 7A, Chapter 1 Pay Grade Cumulative Years of Service (Notes 1, 2 & 3) O-1 (Notes 5, 6 & 7) O-2 (Notes 5 & 6) O-3 (Notes 5 & 6) O-4 (Note 5) O-5 (Note 5) O-6 (Note 5)…
Since BAH rates depend on where you live we suggest you look up your zip code right with the DefenseTravel DoD Portal here: https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/Basic-Allowance-for-Housing/BAH-Rate-Lookup/
Army Monthly Career Sea Pay Rates – Army Effective October 1, 2002 Pay Grade Cumulative Years of Sea Duty E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 W-1 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-5 O-1 O-2 O-3 O-4 O-5 O-6 1 or less $50 $50 $50 $65 $65 $130 $130 $130 $130 $182 $210 $210 $210…
You’ve most certainly heard of the free life insurance coverage for Veterans with a 100% Disability Rating. Here’s the bad news right way: this is a thing of the past and no longer available. Unfortunately, the program (called S-DVI) was discontinued by the VA as of December 31, 2022 due to the opening of their…
Since you’re reading this, you’re likely looking for a proper life insurance to protect your family and have heard about the Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (or VALife). In this guide will explain everything you need to know about the newly introduced VA Life Insurance and why it’s such a bad deal unless you’re part of…
Have you heard of or used Space-A travel in the past years? If you’ve got some time on your hands, it’s a great way to travel at little to no cost! Basically, Space-A flights allow passengers to fill unused seats on DoD aircraft. A great way to keep the cost down when traveling with or…
DoD & DoI finally recognize all Veterans & Gold Star Families! Since beginning of 2023 (technically since Veterans Day 2020 but this benefit was halted due to COVID) all Veterans and Gold Star Families will be granted free access to national parks and other Federal lands managed by the DoI. Entrance fees for the National Park Service…
Active Duty and Veterans can now take advantage the “Heroes Sail Free” program and get a 3 day, 2 night cruise at no cost! Yes, you’ve read that right – it’s free. The ships sail from Port Tampa Bay to Key West and Mexico beginning June 2024 and here’s the best part: you can book…
