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Staff Sgt. Jordan G. Kinal, Marine Corps Drill Instructor assigned to Officer Training Command, Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island
PORTLAND, United Kingdom – Members of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCG 1) discuss upcoming mine countermeasure training
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Credit Card Debt & Security Clearance for OCS Candidates

3 years ago
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Worried about how credit card debt in collections affects your Navy OCS application and security clearance? This article covers the risks, mitigation steps, and recruiter advice.

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Dual Military BAH: Rules for Dependents from Previous

3 years ago
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When both spouses in a dual military marriage have dependents from previous relationships, only one can claim the with-dependents BAH rate. This article explains the policy, how to determine which...

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby fields questions from naval officers enrolled in the U.S
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Dual Military Home Buying: Buy or Rent Near Hill AFB?

3 years ago
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As a retired Navy officer, I've seen many dual-military couples face the home-buying dilemma. This article breaks down the financial realities of buying near Hill AFB on two O-3 salaries, the risks...

Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN73)
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Spouse Spending Control: Allowance and Communication for

3 years ago
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A retired Navy officer shares strategies for managing household spending when a stay-at-home spouse handles daily purchases, focusing on allowances and open communication.

Students in Officer Candidate School (OCS), Class 10-26, at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN)
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Navy TLE: Before and After a PCS Move

3 years ago
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Learn how Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) works before and after a PCS move, and why it's separate from house hunting leave. From a retired Navy officer.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) John Perryman, center, tours the King Hall officer candidate dormitory
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Is a PPM Worth It for a Small Move? Financial Tips

4 years ago
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Wondering if a Personally Procured Move (PPM) makes sense for a small household? Learn how to profit, avoid pitfalls, and save money on your next PCS.

Rear Admiral Damian D. “Dom” Flatt, Commander, Naval Legal Service Command (center left), met with leadership Captain Austin W
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TLE Reimbursement for PCS: Can You Use an Airbnb?

4 years ago
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Wondering if you can use an Airbnb during a PCS and get TLE reimbursement? Here's the gouge on CNAs, itemized receipts, and how to file your claim.

Veteran using GI Bill education benefits after service
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GI-Bill – What you wish you knew before utilizing it

4 years ago
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Before you leave the military, it pays to understand the GI Bill and VA disability benefits — and to set yourself up while you still can. This is based on my own experience and conversations with...

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