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...
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...
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.
Learn how IRR time and USMC OCS time affect your Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD) if you're a prior-enlisted officer. Includes tips on reconstructing your PEBD for retirement.
If your deployed sailor is injured, having suicidal thoughts, and standard options aren't working, here's how to help them—and you—get the right care, from chaplain to chain of command.
Learn why MEPS waiting time can stretch for months, especially with mental health waivers, and how to proactively follow up with your recruiter and NTAG.
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.
Learn what college degrees the Navy accepts for Naval Aviator OCS applicants and which degree path is recommended for success.
A retired Navy officer explains how Army veterans with VA disability ratings can pursue a Navy officer commission through OCS, with advice on designators like Supply Corps.
Is it wrong to choose enlistment over commissioning? A retired officer explores family pressure, the value of enlisted roles like CTI, and why your personal happiness matters most.