Contents
Foreword by Salvatore A. Giunta
Introduction
Part One
The Money Advantage
Military and Veteran Discounts
Dealing with Credit and Debt
Special Savings Program for Combat Zones
The Military Tax Advantage
VA Home Loans
Life Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan
Part Two
The Pay Advantage
Your Standard Pay
Additional Allowances
Reserve and National Guard Pay
Special Pays
Allotments
Manage Your Pay with MyPay
Retired Pay
Retired Disability Entitlements
Veterans Compensation and Pension
Part Three
The Health Care Advantage
TRICARE
All About TRICARE Prime
Beyond TRICARE Prime
All About TRICARE Standard
All About TRICARE Extra
TRICARE Dental Program
TRICARE Pharmacy Program
TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Program
TRICARE After Retirement
Covered Under TRICARE
TRICARE for Transitioning Servicemembers
Veterans Heath Care
Part Four
The Benefits Advantage
Military Travel and Lodging Benefits
Legal Rights, Entitlements, and Benefits
Veterans Benefits Claims and Appeals
Burial Benefits
Surviving Family Benefits
Part Five
The Education Advantage
Money for School: Paying for Your Education
Education Assistance Programs
Education Advantages by Branch of Service
Part Six
The Career Advantage
The Career Benefits of Service
Professional Development in the Military
Deployment and Mobilization
Post-Deployment and Demobilization
All About Relocation
Part Seven
The Transition Advantage
Prepare to Transition out of the Military
A Successful Transition to a Civilian Career
Employment Resources for Veterans and Retirees
Continue to Serve: The Guard and Reserve
Records and Awards
Wounded Warrior and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Resources
Part Eight
The Family Advantage
Military Families on the Move
Career, Education, and Training Resources for Military Spouses
The Military Child
Family Support During Deployment
Military Family Support Organizations
Acknowledgments
Appendices
Index