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12/23/02
- De-Militarize Your Resume
Part
I of the Life After the Military series. If you are an ex-military
person who has decided to seek work in the general workplace, you know
that you will have some problems convincing the world you know anything
except how to wage war. You can convince them, but it will take work.
12/01/02
- Your 2003 Military Pay and Benefits
The
House and the Senate have passed the FY2003 Defense Authorization Act
(HR 4546), and presented it to the President for his consideration on
November 26th. The President is expected to sign the act into law in early
December, with plenty of time to ensure that pay increases are seen by
military members in their January 15th paychecks. So,
what do Congress and the President have in store for you this year?
11/10/02
- Honoring All Who Served
Many
people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for
remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of
their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of
wounds sustained in battle. While
those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, Veterans Day is the
day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the
military - in wartime or peacetime.
11/03/02
- What's the Deal with your Pay Raise?
Here we go
again. It now looks like military members are going to have to wait until
the very last minute before they know for sure whether or not they will
receive a pay raise on time, and what that raise will be. In
fact, the targeted pay raise that everyone has taken for granted for FY
2003 ultimately may not be approved at all, or may be approved months
late.
10/27/02
- Trick or Treat - Can Military Uniforms be Worn as Halloween Costumes?
On October 31st of each year, small children (and some not-so-small
'children') dress up in costumes and go door-to-door begging strangers
for candy. Some of these folks, both small and tall will be wearing replicas
of United States Military Uniforms. Is that legal? Can you dress up your
little Rambo to look like a United States Army Officer? What about your
big Rambo?
10/13/02
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
was signed on October 13, 1994. The act provides employment and reemployment
rights for individuals who leave their jobs due to military service, whether
such service is active duty, the Reserves, or the National Guard.
10/06/02
- The Perfect University
The perfect
university has high academic standards, moral discipline, free tuition,
free meals, and free room and board. Impossible? Nope. The United Statres
Military Service Academies fit the bill perfectly.
09/23/02
- What the Recruiter Never Told You
All
new! Completely rewritten from beginning to end. The ultimate guide for
joining the military. Detailed information about choosing which service
to join, the enlistment process, and advantages and disadvantages about
joining the United States Military.
09/05/02
- Boot Camp Challenge Continues
You
asked for it. Some of you even begged for it. A few of you offered dates
with your sisters or stock tips if I would just bring back Private G.
I. Joe, and his trials and tribulations through military boot camp.
08/14/02
- Holiday Inn™ Suites Resorts Court Military Families
The Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn™ Family Suites Resort has a
special deal for military families. Once again, here's our travel writer,
Tony Conboy III to tell you all about it.
07/30/02
- FY 2003 Military Pay Raise
Next year's
(FY 2003) military payraise looks like a "done deal." While
there are differences in the House and Senate versions of the FY 2003
Defense Authorization Bill, both the House and the Senate have accepted
President Bush's proposal for a military pay raise.
07/15/02
- United States Service Flags are Back in Style
Rarely seen
since World War II, family members of United States Military members are
beginning to display United States Service Flags again to honor family
members who are members of the United States Military, during the "War
on Terrorism."
06/26/02
- Becoming a United States Citizen in the U.S. Military
The
Department of Defense and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
examined ways to streamline the processing of certain naturalization (citizenship)
applications for military servicemembers. Several changes have been implemented
which should substantially reduce the time for processing applications.
06/17/02
- Fraternization
When
does romance or friendship turn into a crime? Each of the five services
have similar, yet different policies about fraternization. Here are the
fraternization policies of all the military services, in detail.
06/09/02
- Article 138 Complaint System
Part
8 of a multi-part article about the military justice system. Article
138 is one of the most powerful rights under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (UCMJ), but it is one of the rights least known and least used
by military personnel. Under Article 138 of the UCMJ, "any member of the
armed forces who believes himself [or herself] wronged by his [or her]
commanding officer" may request redress. If such redress is refused, a
complaint may be made and a superior officer must "examine into the complaint."
05/26/02
- Flag-Waving Military Travel Discounts Abound
Looking
for a tropical paradise to spend your leave this summer? Several luxury
resorts are offering substantial discounts to military personnel as a
way of saying thank you. Join our Travel Author Tony Conboy III as he
gives you a preview.
05/12/02
- So, You Want to be an Officer? (Pt III - Army SROTC)
Part III of a multi-part feature for individuals wishing to obtain
a commission in the United States Military. In this part, all about the
United States Army Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (SROTC).
05/06/02
- Vote Veteran in 2002
Special Guest Article by Elizabeth Kilbride, President & CEO of
the National Defense Forum, Arlington, VA. Now, more than ever, it's important
to make sure the congressman and senator you're voting for has the military
experience needed to do the job.
04/29/02
- The Defense Language Institute (DLI)
Interested
in a military "language job?" Check out the "been there,
done that" article about the DLI by Trish, a member of our message
forum.
04/14/02
- It's Off to MEPS We Go!
Come
along with special guest-author David W. Brown, as he takes us along on
his recent visit to the Military Entrance Processing Station in New Orleans,
LA.
04/01/02
- Surviving Air Force Basic Training Graduation
Got
a friend or family member graduating Air Force Basic Training in the future?
Here's what you can expect if you plan to attend the graduation.
03/18/02
- Universal Orlando Rolls Out Red Carpet for Armed Forces
If
you ever wanted to be treated like a king, or a General for that matter,
take advantage of Universal Orlando Resort’s special military promotion
before it ends on April 30th. Join our Travel Author Tony Conboy III as
he gives you a preview of this great deal.
03/04/02
- MEPS at a Glance
MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) is a Department of Defense
joint-service organization staffed with military and civilians. Their
job is to determine an applicant's physical qualifications, aptitude and
moral standards as set by each branch of military service, the Department
of Defense, and federal law. Here's
an overview of what you can expect when you make that first trip to the
MEPS.
02/24/02
- I Cannot Tell a Lie
It's become obvious over the past few months, based upon emails I've
received and messages posted in our message forum, that there are some
recruiters out there who are encouraging (and, in some cases, downright
instructing) recruits to lie about their criminal or medical history.
02/17/02
- So, You Want to be an Officer? (Pt II - Army OCS)
Part II of a multi-part feature for individuals wishing to obtain
a commission in the United States Military. In this part, all about the
United States Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) program, at Fort Benning,
GA.
02/04/02
- So, You Want to be an Officer? (Pt I - West Point)
Part I of a multi-part feature for individuals wishing to obtain a
commission in the United States Military. In this part, all about the
United States Military Academy (West Point).
01/13/02
- Knowledge is Power
In the military, a person with the most rank is not always the one
"in charge" of a given situation. The person with the "real
power" is the person who knows the "regs."
01/05/02
- Year of the Jackpot
Congress and
the President have been good to military personnel this year. On December
28th, 2001, President Bush signed into law the FY2002 Defense Appropriations
Bill. In addition to the largest increase in basic pay in 20 years, and
the largest increase to housing allowances in 10 years, there have been
several increases and improvements in military pay and compensation.
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