The Complete Idiot S Guide To Your Military And Veterans Benefits

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The perks for American servicemen and women. The US Armed Forces exists in a reality all its own. Members are fed, paid, clothed, housed, and protected in a way few other American citizens can claim. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines can shop at low-price grocery stores, protect their families with low-cost insurance, and earn a lifetime pension before they turn 40 years old. In fact, military life offers so many benefits and perks, it’s hard for the average serviceman or -woman to keep track of them. Finally, here is a guide that explains the benefits and how to obtain them. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, readers will find: • Clear and precise explanations of active-duty family benefits. • Details on veteran education and medical benefits. • A money-saving guide to discounts for both active duty personnel and veterans.

From the experts at Military Advantage--operators of Military.com--comes a uniquely comprehensive guide to military and veteran benefits. Charts & graphs throughout.

"Included here is How to enroll in the Child Development Homes program; What to do before a permanent change of station (PCS); How to prepare for the deployment and the return of a spouse; Easy ways to calculate benefits, allowances, and special pays"--Publisher description.

Advises veterans on how and where to claim benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) such as health care and job benefits.

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