The Military Advantage

by Howell, Terry

ISBN13: 9781591145288

ISBN10: 1591145287

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 2010-01-15

Publisher(s): Naval Inst Pr

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Summary

The Military Advantage, 2010 Edition is the one essential guide to military and veterans benefits. Drawn from the resources of Military.com-the most trusted name in the military community- it is the most current and complete reference guide for everyone with military or veterans benefits. Whether one is on active duty, a veteran, military retiree or a family member, this easy-to-use book unlocks the availability of every benefits, allowing everyone to make the most of the military experience.

Author Biography

Terry Howell is the Managing Editor for Benefits for Military.com. A retired Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer, Terry used both traditional and non-traditional education methods to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Communication at Western Baptist College while on active duty. He is currently using his GI Bill benefits to pursue a MBA at Corban Graduate School.

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
The Money Advantage	p. 1
Military and Veteran Discounts	p. 2
Dealing with Credit and Debt	p. 8
Taxes	p. 13
VA Home Loans	p. 20
Life Insurance	p. 28
Thrift Savings Plan	p. 36
Special Savings Program for Combat Zones	p. 42
The Pay Advantage	p. 43
Your Standard Pay	p. 44
Additional Allowances	p. 46
Reserve and National Guard Pay	p. 51
Special Pays	p. 52
Allotments	p. 60
Managing Your Pay: The myPay System	p. 62
Retired Pay	p. 65
Veteran Disability Pay	p. 76
The Health Care Advantage	p. 81
TRICARE	p. 83
All About TRICARE Prime	p. 88
Beyond TRICARE Prime	p. 91
All About TRICARE Standard	p. 95
All About TRICARE Extra	p. 98
TRICARE Dental Program	p. 100
TRICARE Pharmacy Program	p. 102
TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Program	p. 105
Health Programs Related to the War on Terror	p. 107
TRICARE After Retirement	p. 110
Covered Under TRICARE	p. 118
Veterans Heath Care	p. 123
The Benefits Advantage	p. 137
Military Travel and Lodging Benefits	p. 138
Legal Rights, Entitlements, and Benefits	p. 148
Veterans Benefits Claims and Appeals	p. 160
Burial Benefits	p. 163
Surviving Family Benefits	p. 170
The Education Advantage	p. 183
Money for School: Paying for Your Education	p. 185
Education Assistance Programs	p. 200
Education Advantages by Branch of Service	p. 220
The Career Advantage	p. 221
The Benefits of Service	p. 222
Professional Development in the Military	p. 224
Deployment and Mobilization	p. 239
Post-Deployment and Demobilization	p. 243
All About Relocation	p. 246
The Transition Advantage	p. 271
Prepare to Transition Out of the Military	p. 272
A Successful Transition to a Civilian Career	p. 282
Employment Resources for Veterans and Retirees	p. 298
Continue to Serve: The Guard and Reserve	p. 307
Records and Awards	p. 309
The Family Advantage	p. 321
Military Families on the Move	p. 322
Career, Education, and Training Resources for Military Spouses	p. 326
The Military Child	p. 333
Family Support During Deployment	p. 336
Military Family Support Organizations	p. 338
Acknowledgments	p. 345
Appendices	p. 347
Index	p. 361
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