Most people know someone in the National Guard or Reserves. They may be a neighbor who disappears one weekend a month or a coworker who keeps a deployment bag in their truck. What most people don’t know is how these part-time service members get turned into full-time troops, who gives the order, and what rights… Read more »
Military burial benefits for American servicemembers are offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to assist families dealing with the death of a loved one. Eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on whether the deceased was an active duty, Guard, or Reserve member. Those who qualify for military… Read more »
How much do you know about National Guard and Reserve pay? If you are considering a move from active duty to the National Guard or the Reserve, you’ll want to see how that pay differs from current active duty military pay, and you may even need to know how it stacks up to a civilian… Read more »
Which GI Bill is better? Do members of the Guard and Reserve get different options than those on active duty? Are the requirements identical or different? We examine the similarities and differences between GI Bill programs below.
“What GI Bill do I have?” That may not seem like a common question; most are fully informed about the nature of the current GI Bill program when informed about their benefits.
Military benefits can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together a Comprehensive Military Benefits Guide for the National Guard & Reserve. Learn more.