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How does military pay change with deployment?

Hello everyone, I am a rising junior and I'm super interested in enlisting after high school. I understand that military pay changes when you're deployed. Can someone explain this in detail? I'm guess …

a year ago

Is deployment pay subject to taxation for military personnel?

I've been thinking a lot about joining the military after high school, but I've been really confused about how payroll works especially during deployments. Is the income we receive during deployment t …

a year ago

University of Maryland Demographics

Planning on applying to the University of Maryland, any idea about the school's demographics? Would be really helpful to know the diversity stats!

a year ago

UGA Graduation Rate

Hey guys, do any of you have an idea about the graduation rate at the University of Georgia? Really curious about the student success and retention there.

a year ago

Relocation of family during military deployment

Hey everyone! Something I've been wondering about - if a soldier is deployed, does the military pay for their family to move, like for safety or other reasons? Thanks for any insight you can provide!

a year ago

Does the military cover travel expenses for my spouse if I get deployed?

Hey, everyone! I'm a junior thinking about enlisting after high school, and I have a pretty serious girlfriend who I'm planning on moving in with. If I get deployed, would the military cover the cost …

a year ago

Military Benefits for Family during Deployment?

Hey there, I'm doing a bit of research to understand the commitment of joining the military and I'm a bit stuck. Does the military pay for anything for a soldier's family while they're on deployment? …

a year ago

Florida Universities Acceptance Rates?

Okay, so Florida's been on my radar for schools to apply to next year. I need to know though, what are the acceptance rates like for universities in Florida? Anyone got info on that? Like, are they su …

a year ago

Paying off Car Loans as a Deployed Military Member?

Hey folks, I'm planning on enlisting into the military after I graduate. I have a car loan that I'm currently paying off. Does being deployed affect how I pay off my car? Do I still have to make paym …

a year ago

Understanding Deployment Pay in the Military

Hi all, I'm a junior considering enlisting after graduation and was wondering about the financial side of things. Specifically, how does deployment pay work in the military? Any help would be apprecia …

a year ago

Do deployed military personnel have to pay income tax?

Hey everyone, I've been considering a career in the military but I'm curious about how income tax is handled. Does the military has any special rules for deployed personnel? I mean, do you still need …

a year ago

Military Deployment Financials

Hey there, rising Junior here weighing out some pathways for post-high school life. I've been leaning a bit towards the military, but not sure how the fiscal side of it works particularly when you are …

a year ago

UMBC Vs. Maryland: Looking for Opinions

Hello guys, I'm confused between UMBC and Maryland for undergrad. Areas in consideration are academic reputation, campus life, career services, and opportunities for undergrad research. Can anyone giv …

a year ago

Understanding military entitlements during deployment

Well, it's just I've been thinking about signing up for the military once I graduate. One thing I'm a little confused about is the compensation - particularly during deployment. I've heard something a …

a year ago

UIC vs Loyola IL: Which is a Better Fit?

Hey folks, recently I got accepted to both UIC and Loyola IL. I'm kinda stuck and don't know which one to choose. Can anyone help me compare UIC and Loyola IL in terms of student life, academics, and …

a year ago

Dealing with finances during a military deployment

Hello everyone, I'm seriously considering a military path after high school for a multitude of reasons, but I have a few concerns related to pay. I've heard there might be different pay when you're de …

a year ago

Do military personnel get to pay off their phone plan when they're deployed?

This may be an odd question, but I was curious, do military personnel have any sort of service or provision that allows them to pay off their phone plans when they're deployed? I figured communication …

a year ago

Can a deployed military service member buy and bring back souvenirs?

Hey everyone, I was just thinking about military deployment and it came to my mind, are service members allowed to buy souvenirs when they're deployed and if so, are they allowed to bring them back ho …

a year ago

UH vs Texas Tech, where to go?

I'm in a bit of a pickle, friends. I've narrowed it down to the University of Houston and Texas Tech, but I'm lost on which to prefer. Can anyone give any insight into both these universities, please?

a year ago

Going beyond care packages: What items can be mailed to deployed military?

It might sound like a weird question, but in addition to the classic care packages, are there any particular items or types of items that we can mail to a loved one who is deployed in the military? I' …

a year ago
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