Military members will receive a nice pay raise in 2019, a 2.6% increase above 2018 pay rates. The 2.6% pay raise was the largest since 2010. The pay tables on this page went into effect on January 1, 2019, and were reflected in the first mid-month paycheck, which was sent out on January 15, 2019. Military members are paid in arrears, usually on … [Read more...] about 2019 Military Pay Charts – Officer and Enlisted Members Receive a 2.6% Raise
2018 Military Pay Charts – Officer and Enlisted Members Receive a 2.4% Raise
Military members received a 2.4% pay raise in 2018, a nice increase across the board from the 2017 pay rates. The 2.4% pay raise was the largest since 2010. The pay tables on this page went into effect on January 1, 2018, and were reflected in the first mid-month paycheck, which was sent out on January 15, 2018. Military members are paid on the … [Read more...] about 2018 Military Pay Charts – Officer and Enlisted Members Receive a 2.4% Raise
2017 Military Pay Chart – 1.6% Pay Raise
Military members will receive a 1.6% Pay Raise in 2017. President Obama recently sent a letter to Congress echoing his support for the 1.6% military pay raise over the 2016 military pay. He states: This decision is consistent with my fiscal year 2017 Budget and it will not materially affect the Federal Government's ability to attract and retain … [Read more...] about 2017 Military Pay Chart – 1.6% Pay Raise
The New DA Pam 623-3
Updated on 19 November 2016 Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 Evaluation Reporting System Download: DA Pam 623-3 This pamphlet prescribes the policy and tasks for the Army's Evaluation Reporting System, including Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, and academic evaluation reports focused on the assessment of performance and potential. It … [Read more...] about The New DA Pam 623-3
2016 Master Sergeant Promotion List
The Army has released the "unofficial" names of the Sergeant First Classes selected on the Master Sergeant Promotion List. Here is the full list of Regular Army Soldiers who were considered and selected for promotion to Master Sergeant. The official list will be released on May 10th. The soldiers who were recommended for promotion are shown … [Read more...] about 2016 Master Sergeant Promotion List
The Facts About The FY16 Navy MAVNI Program
Since the founding of our nation, foreign nationals and immigrants have fought alongside Sailors in the United States Navy. In days past, the Navy only accepted applicants with a lawful permanent residence status. For Fiscal Year 2016, the Secretary of Defense has authorized the Navy to recruit legal, non-immigrant aliens, with special languages … [Read more...] about The Facts About The FY16 Navy MAVNI Program
Top 10 Reasons Military Spouses Benefit From Facebook Groups
Facebook groups are wonderful things that most people probably don’t use to their full advantage. With a group, you can control who is in the group and even if the group can be found via search. This makes it perfect for chatting or sharing things that you don’t want everyone to see. 1. To Keep In Touch With Friends and Family Use groups to … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons Military Spouses Benefit From Facebook Groups
The 2016 Military Pay Chart
1.3% Pay Raise Coming In 2016. The White House and Senate FY 2016 budget proposals provide a whopping 1.3% military pay raise above the 2015 military pay rates. While the House of Representatives has sweetened the pot and propose to increase military pay by 2.3%. Once Congress comes to an agreement and signed into law by the President, the 2016 … [Read more...] about The 2016 Military Pay Chart
12B Combat Engineer Officially Opens To Women
The Army Combat Engineer School sets the example, by officially opening training seats for women. Combat engineers now open to females, adding more than 20,000 additional positions open to women! In accordance with the The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); Available Combat Arms (CA) Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) for Female … [Read more...] about 12B Combat Engineer Officially Opens To Women
How to Become a Spy Without Leaving the Corporate World
Everyone wants to be James Bond — using logic, charisma, and fancy gadgets to overcome terrorists and crime syndicates around the world — but the life of a spy isn’t nearly as glamorous as the movies make it. Spies must be nameless and faceless, able to blend into diverse situations without suspicion. More often than not, spies work solo in foreign … [Read more...] about How to Become a Spy Without Leaving the Corporate World