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When in the military, you need to know what you are entitled to, which is where a good benefit guide can come in handy. Postmilitary.com's brief benefit guide will give you an overview of what is available to you. Be sure to check out what you are eligible for more thoroughly. Montgomery GI BillThose members of active duty as well as veterans are eligible to receive a monthly tax-free benefit that can be used to education, books, etc. while pursuing a trade school diploma, degree, or certification. Life Insurance
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance is available to those in the armed forces with a maximum of $400,000. The plan costs around $30 a month and age is not a factor. Memorials and Burial
Memorial and burial services are available to those in the National Guard, the Reserves, are retired, or are considered a Veteran. Make sure you find out what is available to you before the time comes. That way, you are prepared, and it is one less thing to find out about when you need to know. Military Education
You can get college credit for military training and experiences and you may be eligible for scholarships, tuition assistance, as well as governmental financial aid. Military legal matters As a military member, you are entitled to certain military legal rights and benefits. You can receive help with legal matters and receive legal and financial protection should you find yourself deployed or mobilized. Travel
You can fly for nearly free through the Space Available Flights Program. Basically, you can get a seat if all other regular passengers are already seated and there are extra seats available. Veteran Health Care
You can receive primary and preventative medical care thanks to the Veteran’s Health Care Eligibility Reform Act passed in October of 1996. You might also be eligible for free health care and nursing home costs for up to a two year period. Veteran Home Loans
VA home loans are often available at a discount with the interest rates several points lower than a traditional rate. You also might not have to submit as much proof of income or tax returns, depending upon the home loan plan you are looking at. VA home loans also do not require a down payment which makes the purchase of a home easy.
Survivor Benefits
Those who leave the military can receive additional benefits from the Survivor Benefits Plan and the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.Know your benefits as you earned them- take a proactive approach to seeking out all the necessary information so you can take advantage of the programs offered to you for serving our country.
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