So you have finally received your “Notification of Eligibility For Retired Pay at Age 60,” commonly referred to as the 20-year letter and you are ready to retire from the Army/National Guard. Now what? Well, we know that our years of service are worth something with respect to retirement pay and we will receive a …
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What are the benefits of staying in the Army Reserves or National Guard past 20 years? That’s a question that one of my website visitors recently asked me. I figured I’d do my best to answer it, so you can decide what is right for you. Listed below you will see my top six reasons …
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In today’s post, I will discuss the National Guard ETS Process. I will cover this from a small unit leadership perspective and from a soldier perspective. Finding the answers and guidance on how to ETS, or End of Term Service, is difficult…more so than one would expect. There isn’t much information on the internet, and …
What are the top 5 best jobs for military veterans? Whether you are in the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or Air Force on Active Duty or in the Reserves or National Guard, there are certain “military friendly” jobs to look for after you leave the military. While there are many military friendly employers there …
Guest Post by Lauren Oliver The Army National Guard and Army Reserves service members are on duty at state and federal levels. If there’s a problem, they are called in. While we have the benefit of some type of security, these service members also have benefits. While most civilians will work upwards of around forty …
If you’re currently serving in the ARNG or USAR, you should explore the Thrift Savings Plan. This is the military’s version of a 401k program. The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement plan in addition to your military pension. You’re allowed to invest a percentage of your income into your retirement plan from each pay …
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Today, I’d like to talk about your Army Reserve or National Guard Retirement Pay and provide you some tips on how to maximize your pension. Many soldiers serve in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve so they can get a pension when they are 60. For most people, this is a great deal. Since very few …
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Most Army National Guard Soldiers receive an updated NGB Form 23 each year on their service anniversary or birth month. This is an automated form generated by the Retirement Points Accounting System. This statement provides a summary of your years of service, retirement points, and estimated retirement pay. I believe the NGB Form 23 is …
