Benefits of Joining the Military- There is common question among us . Why should we join the military? or what are benefits of joining military? In this blog I will mentioned benefits of joining US Military. Joining Military is proud tradition or career options for many of us but it has some good benefits, which I listed below.
Military Benefits
1. GI Bill:
Number one benefit of joining military is, you will get GI Bill. There are two types of GI Bills. Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill. For Post 9/11 GI Bill, Soldier who served on active duty for more than 90 days since September 10 2001 may eligible for this GI Bill. If you are in 100% tier , Post 9/11 will pay 100% tuition fees for 3 cumulative years or if you attending foreign or private school VA will pa max $ 24,476.79 . Also you can transfer to your spouse and child( Depends on years of Service).
Not only that but also you receive Basic Housing Allowance (vary on location) depending on school zip code . Also you may receive book stipend up to $1000 year.
With low annul enrollment fee you can enjoy Tricare benefits. If you are active duty member you do not have to pay copay.
If you serve in combat zone , your combat pay may partially or fully tax-free. Also if you are married and receive BAH (Basic Hosing Allowance) and BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence) are tax exempt.
If you are globetrotter, or want to see different places , military is for you. you not only visit places in US but also you may get opportunity to visit countries like , Germany, Italy, Japan,South Korea etc.
Not only that but also you receive Basic Housing Allowance (vary on location) depending on school zip code . Also you may receive book stipend up to $1000 year.
2. Health Insurance Benefit:
With low annul enrollment fee you can enjoy Tricare benefits. If you are active duty member you do not have to pay copay.
3. Tax Break :
If you serve in combat zone , your combat pay may partially or fully tax-free. Also if you are married and receive BAH (Basic Hosing Allowance) and BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence) are tax exempt.
4. Travel and visit places:
If you are globetrotter, or want to see different places , military is for you. you not only visit places in US but also you may get opportunity to visit countries like , Germany, Italy, Japan,South Korea etc.
5. Military to Civilian Transition :
As a career option, you decide to leave active military to civilian . There are lots of career program which assist Transitioning Military service members. Also. Veteran status may provide priority in job hunting. Here is link of some of program.
Military to civilian career Program
6. Perks and Discount:
Many places offer discount to military member. For example , Sea world and National Parks offer free entry to Active Military members and their family.
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