The Military Advantage, 2015 by Howell, Terry -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Foreword 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