Military Service Benefits and Considerations
Discover the advantages and drawbacks of serving in the military, whether on active duty, in the reserves, or the National Guard. Explore the opportunities for education, retirement, healthcare, and comradery, while weighing the lifestyle restrictions and commitments involved. Compare the experiences of full-time versus part-time service and make an informed decision on the path that suits your goals and circumstances.
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SERVING IN THE MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY / RESERVES / NATIONAL GUARD
Branch: Army Time Served: 8 years Active / 3.5 years ARNG Deployments: One (Iraq) STAFF SERGEANT [SSG] BOULDEN BACKGROUND MOS (Job): CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Specialist) Additional Duties: Military Funeral Honors Coordinator, Retention/Recruiting, Instructor Reason for Leaving: Medically retired due to injuries.
Education [GI Bill]: BS Health and Wellness, MS Biomedical Diagnostics Career: Subject Matter Expert of Medical Instrumentation TOM BOULDEN CURRENT Side Gig : Keynote Speaker, Motivation Speaker, Career Counselor, Life Coach Homeowner: VA Home Loan Hobbies:Travel outside North America at least once/year Income: $***,***.***
BRANCHES OF SERVICE NATIONAL GUARD RESERVES ACTIVE DUTY Army Army Army National Guard Air Force Air Force Air National Guard Space Force Navy Navy Marines Marines Coast Guard
ACTIVE DUTY PROS CONS Mandatory barracks living at lower rank when single Living quarters provided, or additional pay for housing (BAH) Restricted freedoms Cost of Living Pay (BAS, COLA) Early morning PT Full Time Pay Chain of Command controls your life Free medical care (Tricare) for you and dependents Extra duty assignments Life skills training and college credit equivalency transfer Subpar medical care Free college up to a Masters Degree (GI Bill) You cannot quit (contract bound) Retirement after 20 years (50% of base pay) Cannot attend school until discharge (or on-line school) Comradery
NATIONAL GUARD / RESERVE (MDAY/PART-TIME) PROS CONS No living quarters provided and no housing allowance (BAH) Tricare is available at low cost for you and dependents Life skills training and college credit equivalency transfer No cost of living pay (BAS, COLA) Free college up to a Masters Degree (GI Bill), plus a stipend to go to college (Can attend school full time) Part-time pay(1 weekend/month, 2 week annual training) You cannot quit (contract bound) Retirement after 20 years (50% of base pay when reaching retirement age) Need to have a civilian job Comradery No early morning PT Chain of Command has far less control over your life Any extra duties are only on Drill weekends Can have a civilian job
ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR) BEST OF BOTH WORLDS PROS CONS You cannot quit (contract bound) Additional pay for housing (BAH) Cannot attend school during work hours, but are able to take night classes, hybrid classes, or online classes. Cost of Living Pay (BAS, COLA) Full Time Pay Still have to do 1 weekend/month drill, and 2 weeks annual training. Free medical care (Tricare) for you and dependents with civilian doctors Life skills training and college credit equivalency transfer Free college up to a Masters Degree (GI Bill), plus a stipend to go to college (Can attend school full time) Retirement after 20 years (50% of base pay) Comradery Any extra duties are only on during work or training hours
ACTIVE DUTY / AGR PAY SCALE
ACTIVE DUTY / AGR PAY SCALE [SSG/E-6 PAY]
JOBS/CAREERS Army Military Occupational Specialty [MOS] Air Force - Air Force Specialty Code [AFSC] Space Force - Air Force Specialty Code [AFSC] Navy Navy Enlisted Classification [NEC] Marines - Military Occupational Specialty [MOS]
