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Additional Pay in the Military When Deployed

Hello! A question that's been bothering me lately is if there's any additional pay in the military when you're deployed? I mean, besides the base salary, are there any other allowances or bonuses? Any …

a year ago

Can someone help with the GPA calculation for Georgia State?

I'm a bit confused about how to calculate my GPA for Georgia State. I've heard different things from different people. Is there a definitive way to do it? Does anyone have a good resource or tool they …

a year ago

Entitlements and pay scale during Military Deployment?

Hello, applyingtocollege crew! I'm looking at possibly going into the military after high school, but I'm curious about how the pay works when you're deployed. I've heard about something called entitl …

a year ago

Pay during military deployment

Hey guys, I've been considering the military as a possible option after high school. One thing I'm curious about though is how payment works during deployments. Is it different than when you're statio …

a year ago

Deployed military and taxes?

Hello, I'm a high school junior considering the military as a potential path after graduation. I'm curious about how payment works when you're deployed - do you still have to pay taxes? Can anyone she …

a year ago

Military Deployment Communication: Accessing Email

Hey y'all, if I were deployed as a part of the US military, how can I keep in touch with my family and friends? Would I be able to access my personal or military email while deployed, and what are som …

a year ago

Can deployed military personnel receive gifts?

So, one of my friends is planning to join the military and there's a chance he'd be deployed. If that happens, would he be able to receive gifts from people back home? Are there any restrictions?

a year ago

Deployment of Part-Time Military Duty Members

So I've been seriously considering joining the military part-time after high school and balancing it with some college or work. But I'm wondering, can the military deploy part-time or semi active duty …

a year ago

What Happens to Deployed Military Personnel's Storage Units?

I've been considering going into the military after high school but there's something that's been bothering me. What happens to the storage units of deployed military personnel? Can storage facilities …

a year ago

Deployment Possibilities for Military Reserves

Hey, I'm currently looking into joining the military reserves post-high school. Not sure if anyone here can help, but could military reserves be deployed? I know being a reservist is different than be …

a year ago

Equipment Flexibility During Deployments

Yo, military options got me thinking after HS. Here's a question, can service members wear their own plate carriers when they're deployed? I mean, is there some sort of personalization option there or …

a year ago

What do the numbers in military branches mean?

I'm a junior, and I've been thinking about joining the military after graduating. Can someone explain the meaning behind the numbers associated with various military branches? I've seen them around bu …

a year ago

Can someone explain what 'military branch' means exactly?

Hey y'all, I'm a junior and highly considering the military as an option after high school. The term 'military branch' keeps popping up, and I'm not totally clear on what it means. Could someone break …

a year ago

Which military branch is dominant in Texas?

Hey, this is a junior from Texas who's looking into the military after high school. Anyone know if there's a certain branch that's more dominant here in Texas? And what particular advantages would enl …

a year ago

What do I need to know about joining the military in Ohio?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been mulling over the thought of joining the military post-high school, mainly because of the numerous benefits it provides. I'm in Ohio, and I was wondering if any …

a year ago

FAU vs FIU: Which one?

Having a tough time deciding here, guys. I've been accepted to both Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. Beyond just academics, could the folks out there give me some pers …

a year ago

Accruing Leave While Deployed in the Military

Quick question for any military folks or people in the know, do military members accrue leave while they're deployed? And if so, how does that work?

a year ago

Student diversity at CSULB?

Hey guys, I'm considering CSULB and while I've found a lot of info, I'm really keen to learn about the student demographics. Does anyone know how diverse the school is, in terms of race, gender, inter …

a year ago

How expensive is University of Dayton?

I've been seriously considering University of Dayton. I'm kind of stressing about the costs though... What are the fees like? Does anyone have any advice on this?

a year ago

Where's ECU Located?

So I've been looking into East Carolina University a bit, but I can't remember where exactly it's located. Anyone have this info handy?

a year ago
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