Employees may be asked to provide employment verification information when applying for a loan, housing, or establishing certain types of insurance. This used to mean calling a personnel office and waiting on hold for hours. Employees can now request this information using a self-service tool called My Biz Employment Verification. The tool is easy to … Read more
The prevailing argument is that building a Europe “whole, free, and at peace” entails defending Ukrainian democracy against Russia’s interference. But a rigorous analysis of America’s actual interests in Ukraine suggests a different conclusion. First, claiming that acting in Ukraine will deter future aggression overlooks research showing that great power calculations depend far more on … Read more
BAH is an additional pay program that helps service members afford the cost of off-base housing. BAH rates are based on rental costs in military housing areas across the country and vary by location, rank, and dependent status. The Department of Defense constantly monitors the rental market in more than 300 military housing areas. BAH … Read more
Military family members are often juggling work, school, and caregiving. Military families face unique challenges, whether they’re dealing with multiple deployments or the challenges of a new duty station. Many benefits are available to military families. For example, all active duty uniformed service members and their family members are eligible for TRICARE health insurance, which … Read more
A person’s Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System ID (DEERS ID) reflects his or her role within the military. Those roles may change, but attributes such as name, DOB, and SSN do not. A person can simultaneously hold multiple roles within the system, such as sponsor and family member. However, becoming a sponsor terminates eligibility as … Read more
You should know several things before scheduling your military ID card appointment. For example, you should understand the office hours and what documents are required. You should also make sure that you have a notary present to sign your application unless you have a medical exemption. The RAPIDS Appointments website is designed to make finding … Read more
The military uses a lot of acronyms to save time and energy. These acronyms can be confusing for civilians not familiar with military culture. Sometimes, it feels like the military speaks a different language with its own set of acronyms and abbreviations. Trying to keep up with your service member’s lingo can be difficult, but … Read more
The Army’s Special Forces soldiers, colloquially known as Green Berets, are a group of elite problem solvers. From training indigenous personnel to fighting terrorists, they’re the nimble fingers of the U.S. military. To become a green beret, you must first pass a series of tests that can take up to two years to complete. This … Read more
Starting a small business requires a lot of dedication and effort. However, with the right support, it can be a rewarding experience. Various resources are available to veterans who are starting or building their own businesses. These include online resource guides, funding contests, and a network of entrepreneurs who have gone through similar experiences. There … Read more
The Army pays its members bi-weekly. You can find information about your pay schedule on the military’s website. The website also has information about allowances and withholdings. Junior enlisted service members will receive about $1,300 more next year in take-home pay. The increase is part of a broader plan to overhaul basic pay levels and … Read more