My brother is joining the Texas National Guard, does anyone know if its tru that he will get $20,000?
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My brother is going into the Army, he's shipping out to basic this coming Monday.\n\nThey offer in their commercials and whatever "up to $30,000" signing bonus.\n\nKey words: "up to"\n\nHe's going to be getting somewhere around a $14,000 bonus at the end of his 3 years; not exactly as much as he had hoped or thought he'd get, but still a big chunk of change.\n\nNot too sure if it's the same, but just an example that might prepare him if the paper work says otherwise.
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It's not yet updated with 2006 rates, but here is a good site for all things pay-related in the armed services:\n\nhttp://www.defenselink.mil/militarypay/index.html\n\nIf he's not already in boot camp, his recruiter should be able to provide that info.
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If you are in Texas and can afford it, (if they have re-opened it) check out the Texas Tomorrow Fund.  Again, great concept if you can afford it.
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Usually, the retiree and his family provide refreshments for those who participate in the ceremony.  The ceremony itself follows a very rigid format and the unit your brother is in will more than likely participate.  The ceremony follows a lot of pomp and circumstance, so you will simply be an observer to all of this.  Your brother will truly appreciate your  being there, as it is a time for family.\nSergeant Major and/or Master Gunnery Sergeant, is the highest enlisted rank in the military.  You have every right to be proud of your brother.
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you know how the military is. i would check with the or about manning and see how many slots are still open and if they have any inbounds coming to fill them. if you know anyone that works assigments at mpf they might be able to hook you up.\ni would just talk to my first shirt about it and tell him the truth. if he's not  an ass then maybe he would understand. i don't know however if you can get a waiver to go before a promotion board? i worked in the orderly room for 4 years and never heard of anyone doing that before? you know how it is though, start at the lowest level and work your way up. sorry to hear about the situation, that sucks! you must be stationed in san antonio? good luck!
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Are you sure he didn't say MP(military police)?  Here's something to consider..you said he told you "WE" are going in the Marines.  You might want to think that over.  While pay and benefits are much better than when I was in, things would be very tight for two on what he is likely to be earning right out of H.S.  You may want to give him some time to get established and maybe take some time to have a little work experience yourself.  In any event as others have told you H.S. grads don't get to go to O.C.S.  That's the simple answer...there is a more complicated one but I'm not going into that one here lol
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I know that in Kansas, they normally figure a small percentage based on his income and bills he must pay.  Its normally about 20%.
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Currently to join the reserves you have to join active duty under a program called NPSB or Non Prior Service Basic. With this program you have go to boot camp and an A-school to learn your job. After completing A-school you go back home and begin drilling one weekend a month as a reservist. The age is 17-35 which will be changing to 41 shortly. I was told this by the Admiral in charge of Navy Recruiting. There is an enlistment bonus of up to $20,000 for certain jobs. other wise I belive it is $5,000. \nSTS2 Kris\nNavy Career Development Specialist\nI was notified today that the age will be 39 not 41
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Are you talking about the Army paying through the GI Bill, or does the PA National Guard have a program like the OH National Guard where they will pay 100% of your school tuition totally independent of the GI Bill?\n\nIf you're talking the National Guard program, check with your unit.  I don't know anyone who's used the program in the OH National Guard for an online college.  Although if they're accredited, I couldn't imagine why you couldn't.
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Yes, but the national guard sucks, if you just care about going to a community college (associates degree) pay for it yourself, it's very cheap (and you can still get financial aid)\n\nBut...if you are in a real tough spot in life, and don't mind handing the government your life for 6 years+, then go for it man, it's what I did after high school (I've also been mobilized 2x as a national guardsmen, so make sure you know what your getting into)  The guard will pay TUITION (notice i didn't mention any other fees involved) for any state school (which will cover community college tuition) You are also eligible for the GI Bill while your in school (make sure your recruiter gets you the GI Bill Kicker) that, with your monthly drill pay will be around 1k a month, plus whatever you make working part/full time.  \n\nIf you live in NY, send me an email if you are interested in joining, I will put you in touch with some good Guard recruiters.
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Montgomery GI Bill:  $100/month for 12 months gets you $20,000 or MORE for college tuition.\n\nMedical and dental beneifts at no cost to you.  Dependants pay a small fee for dental, but there is no montly fee for Medical.\n\nBasic allowance for housing:  if you choose not tolive in the Barracks or ont he ship, you will receive money to help pay for the rent.\n\nBasic Allowance for Substinence:  When authorized, money for groceries.\n\nTop notch training.\n\n30 days paid vacation each year.. starting from the first year, earned monthly.\n\nThere are other bennies and extra pays, but they vary greatly from job to job.
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Whatever your recruiter promised, make sure it's in your contract. Some of them will say anything to get you signed up.  I'm not in the National Guard but my husband is.  He got his bonus and the medical coverage.  Tricare is great as long as you're on active duty when you use it.  Also, dont be fooled by the name "National Guard".  As my husband says now, they are technically the "International Guard".  He served fifteen months in Iraq.  Hopefully you wont have to.
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if he is a veteran then thet will be pay for his funeral call go to the va website and ask for help look up the faq's to help find out what benefits he may have it varies from what years they served
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The strange thing is that the Army Active Duty Monthly Basic Pay chart lists wages for 0-5's (LTC's) starting at 2 years or less.  Now, I don't think they'd list it if it wasn't a very remote possibility... so I'd say yes... somehow it's possible that 12 years will get it.  (Possibly through a combination of prior service or other merits.)  \n\nI mean, there's probably a way that's not normally exercised.  Like for instance, any soldier who was awarded a Medal of Honor is to be saluted even if he's a PFC enlisted ranks soldier because once he gets the Medal of Honor, he receives also the honorary rank of 0-1 or 2LT, 2nd Lieutenant.\n\nI vote yes.  But I also add to that - no matter what - It CAN'T be easy.
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Think about this, is there any other job that will pay you while you are hurt for 15 months?  Is there any job where they will pay you 20k just for working for them for a few more years?  Is there any other job that will give you money for a house (BAH) or give you a house to live in.  That is what made me re-enlist.
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starting pay for full-time members of the Massachusetts National Guard is only $16,052 a year? \n\nhttp://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/who_makes_what_1\n\nThis is all I could find.   I don't live in Massachusetts.   In Missouri, it might be lower than 16,000 for starting pay because Missouri is a pretty poor state.\n\nLike the other people here says, it depends on your experience and rank.   So the pay would go up the more experience that you acquired, because you be handling more and more responsibility.
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Try military banks. first go to your financial office on the base and ask them if they have a way to help (they can secure a loan or set you up for one), or try calling bank of America military branch in San Antonio Texas. \n\nI am not going to ask or bring up probably why you only made $76, but if you go to finance and they do help, they might require you to take some finance course to help you budget and avoid pitfalls.