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The Military Advantage, 2016 Edition: The Military.com Guide To Military And Veterans Benefits (Military Advantage: The Military.com Guide To Military And Veteran Benefits)

Revised and updated every year, The Military Advantage, 2016 Edition is the most reliable benefits guide for Americans who have answered the call to serve in the military. These benefits amount to billions in scholarships, educational benefits, home loan guarantees, and military discounts. The 2016 edition includes TRICARE Prime and pharmacy updates, 2016 pay and allowance rates, active duty education program changes, new Navy sea pay charts, new veteran support resources, expanded service member protection policies, and changes in service member life insurance.

Series: Military Advantage: The Military.com Guide to Military and Veteran Benefits

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Naval Institute Press; 2016 ed. edition (April 15, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1682470261

ISBN-13: 978-1682470268

Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 1.3 x 9.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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The Military Advantage" should be mandatory issue for every member of the armed forces. Christopher Michel and Terry Howell have captured all of the perks of military service into a single reference book. The book is broken up into eight sections ranging from financial services, to health care, education, and transitioning back into the civilian sector. Each section contains pertinent references and helpful tips on how to take the most advantage of many programs available to military members.The first section of the book deals with financial topics such as taxes, VA loans, SGLI, Thrift Savings Plan, deployment finances, taxes, and the service relief societies.Part two reviews the various pays and allowances for active, guard, and reserve service members. It also provides information on how to calculate your retirement pay and set up your retirement direct deposit.The Tri-care program is covered in detail in section three, with each sub-section of the book broken out by category - active duty, retiree under 65, retiree over 65, Guard or reserve members, and family members.There are numerous miscellaneous benefits to military service such as space available travel; military lodging; legal services; veteran's benefits; burial benefits; and surviving family benefits. These topics are all covered in section four of the book.Part Five reviews the various education programs available to military members. This section was updated to cover the latest in GI bill benefits, such as the ability to transfer the unused benefits to family members.Section Six focuses on career advancement.

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