Being married to someone from the Armed Forces comes with plenty of benefits, but unfortunately, not all marriages are meant to last which is the reality many couples have to face. So, what happens to a former military spouse? Not all former spouses get to retain the benefits they enjoyed when married to someone in…
Immigrants have served in the United States Armed Forces since the country was founded, participating in every major conflict in American history. A study revealed that approximately 700,000 foreign-born veterans, many of whom have become American citizens, reside in the country today. Meanwhile, about 45,000 immigrants are actively serving in the Armed Forces. Immigrants have…
Did you know that 64% of soldiers who signed up for the military had existing tattoos before entering active duty service? Given that many service members have tattoos, does it mean having tattoos won’t prevent you from enlisting in the US military? The truth is it depends. If you’re interested in serving the nation through…
Can you change branches once you’ve signed up for a particular service branch? When Armed Forces members think about switching careers, they may consider changing to a different branch of service. This article will explore whether that option is feasible for military personnel. Contents1 Can You Switch Your MOS?2 Are You Allowed to Change Your…
Rendering military service is a privilege that comes with plenty of benefits. Among the many perks veterans are given are VA disability compensation and military retirement pay. But is it possible to receive both payments without sacrificing one for the other? This article will explore if qualified veterans can obtain both payments. It can help…
Did you know there are over 10,000 occupational specialties in the US military? There are plenty of job opportunities and roles in the Armed Forces. A service member’s role within the military is their MOS or military occupational specialty. Regardless if you’re from the Air Force or Marine Corps, you’re assigned a military occupational specialty…
If you’re a service member of the United States Armed Forces, you’re probably aware of the importance of the United Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The UCMJ is a federal law that serves as the foundation of the military justice system. Article 92, or Failure to Obey an Order or Regulation from Military Superiors is…
Being a service member of the United States Armed Forces is both a privilege and a responsibility. Service members are required to perform their duties the best way they can. That’s why laws like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) are in place to ensure they can focus on serving the nation. The SCRA is…
Serving the US Military is a privilege and a huge honor. This is why plenty of laws are in place to protect the best interests of people working in military service. One of the vital laws that ensure active duty service members get to focus on their work is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)….
If you’re part of the Armed Forces, one of the most important things you should familiarize yourself with is the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The UCMJ serves as the primary foundation of military justice. It details the criminal offenses under military law. One of the offenses the UCMJ discusses is Article 112A: Wrongful…