A well thought out family care plan is detailed, and spelled out, and it makes allowances for various types of military service, but most of all it provides for the security and safety of family members. Entering the service is also a choice that many Servicemembers make as a single parent because of the excellent pay, benefits and support that parents can access as American military Servicemembers. Knowing how to access support and to find answers as a single parent can make all the difference. One thing vital to » Read More

Receiving money to aid in change of station is an advance that can be qualified for by single Servicemembers in some cases, but there are conditions they must meet before they are declared eligible. It is important to communicate with your command, to investigate whether you qualify for the change of station funding. The advance pay and allowances is a type of military advance loan, and because of this it must be eventually paid back. Military pay officers and finance military officials caution that you should only apply for » Read More

There is a group that helps provide for Servicemembers and their families who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces, and who have became disabled because of their military service. The program started for veterans who are in the Washington D.C. area undergoing treatment for service connected disabilities. It is on a 600 acre site which has riverfront access to the lower Patuxent River in St. Mary’s County Maryland. Veterans who were in the area undergoing treatment often did not get much of a chance to get » Read More

The Public Affairs Specialist works with photographs, news releases, News articles and newspaper stories; web and Internet based material, and other sources of information and military news. The Public Affairs specialist works to coordinate and assist Army Public Affairs programs with civilian and military news Media. Working in the Army as a media person can be very rewarding. The position that deals with the media and dissemination of information is called the Army Public Affairs Specialist. Some of the duties you may perform are: Preparing, researching and distributing » Read More

One of the main benefits is Basic Allowance for sustenance, or a food allowance. As a person who is enlisted in the Air Force you will receive a daily amount for food, which can be given out a couple of different ways. If you have a family, a spouse and or dependents then you will be given a daily amount financially that is given to you with your pay each pay period, from which you are expected to purchase food for you and your family. Housing, or basic allowance » Read More

Beginning with the Persian Gulf War, veterans returning from overseas have faced the same obstacles that their brethren from earlier wars faced, but at a much faster pace of live and technology. The new House Veterans’ Affairs Bill (HR 2874) will work to help improve and provide support for our veterans as they begin the process of readjustment to lives as Civilians. Areas involved and served include Transition services, Employment and Medical benefits, Housing and various other benefits. These non-profit groups are ones that are specifically created » Read More

Allotments are designed to be a convenience to the military enlisted person, and they are set up to pay either organizations or individuals. The allotments are structured to deposit the money electronically where possible, or they can be designed to render a regular paper check. In addition to the regular duty pay that an enlisted person receives they also receive a variety of benefits and funds that are intended to compensate the Servicemember for their service to their country. Serving in the military gives a Servicemember an opportunity to » Read More

This VA work-study program is available to a variety of persons. The VA will select qualified applicants for the work-study program based on several factors. Veterans that have service-connected disabilities will be given the highest priority, but other factors also influence the decision of the VA to award funds. To be eligible for the VUB program you have to be a Veteran of 180 days or more of active duty service, have served after January 1955, meet the definition of low income according to US Department of » Read More

Many people do not have them, but it’s an excellent idea to slowly build a copy of your own service file, a copy for your own use, before separation, its labor intensive but worth it. Most of the typical claims for Veteran Benefits or compensation are for service related injuries. Many of our Veterans serve long and hard overseas before returning home. You can get a copy of the form needed from any VA Regional Office. Do a google search for VA Form: VA Form 21-526. » Read More

When you arrive at the demobilization area, you will receive a packet of information. Included with your packed will be a host of forms, including VA Forms, Points of Tricare Contact Forms, Benefits for Tricare Forms, a Entitlements and Medical Benefits form, and other forms. You will be seen by a health care professional at your demobilization area. They will assess your health as of that time, and help you complete various forms for your demobilization in regards to you medical health. Most of all this » Read More