2019 Active Duty Enlisted Basic Military Pay Chart (2.6%) Monthly basic pay amounts are rounded to the nearest U.S. dollar and are for the active components of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Enlisted pay chart for less than 2 to over 6 years of service. Pay Grade Years of Service…
Navy Parachute Team: Leap Frogs
Leap Frogs, the Navy parachute team, spends most of its time traveling throughout the United States to conduct mesmerizing stunts. The team, which is based in San Diego, consists of Navy SEALs and other members of the Special Warfare Commandos (SWCC). Purpose of the Leap Frogs The Leap Frogs essentially acts as a Navy recruitment…
Thanks To Our Heroes Shot Down In The CH-47 In August 2011
Thanks to Scott Taylor, candidate for the U.S. Senate of Virginia for below reminder. "Hard to believe eight years have now passed since that fateful day, which will be forever etched in the fabric of my mind, my heart and my soul. They went forward on behalf of our flag, for the love of their…
The Veterans Benefits Administration: What is it?
The Veterans Benefits Administration The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is “an organizational element of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs” that is in charge of administering the department’s programs that offer financial as well as other kinds of assistance to veterans, their dependents, and their survivors. The mission for the VBA, in partnership with the…
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday…Really?
It’s true. I have a room key at the famed Hotel Del Coronado. I’m actually a guest here. Yes, the same Hotel Del Coronado made famous by Marilyn Monroe. And the same Silver Strand beach that Navy SEAL wannabes run up and down almost every day or until they drop. Hi, my name is Larry…
Another Navy SEAL Awarded Medal of Honor
Navy SEAL Receives Medal of Honor for Afghanistan Actions in 2002 WASHINGTON -- Sitting in the White House reading the citation for the Medal of Honor doesn’t give the real flavor of why retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and special warfare operator Britt K. Slabinski is receiving the award. Official portrait of retired Navy…
How to Become a Navy SEAL
After a team of Navy SEALs successfully killed Osama Bin Laden, interest in this group greatly increased. Today, more people than ever before are interested in becoming an enlisted Navy SEAL. For more information on joining the Navy and potentially becoming a SEAL, click here. On the surface, it sounds simple to become a Navy…
Basics of Navy SEAL Missions
The Navy SEALs stands for Sea, Air, and Land. No matter where they are needed, the NAVY SEAL will get there. They aren’t limited to a certain area of expertise. They are constantly training for the success of missions that can’t be completed by anyone else. The Navy SEALs are more than the high profile…
How Will You Celebrate Memorial Day?
I’d like to share with you the official description of Memorial Day and how it came to be. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial…
What’s it Take to Get to Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training
Ever wondered what it takes to just get to Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training? When a teenager wants to serve his/her country, it's a noble undertaking. Some even take it a step further with aspirations to join the Navy SEALs or another Special Ops group. Not everybody can be a SEAL, however. If you're considering…
