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Learn how OHA works, who is eligible, and how it is calculated for US servicemembers living overseas. OHA is a non-taxable monthly allowance to cover rent and utilities for local housing instead of government or on-base housing.
Learn about the history, organization and missions of the Army Reserve, a reserve force of the United States Army. The Army Reserve consists of reserve officers, enlisted members and units that can be mobilized in times of war or national emergency.
Learn about the history, mission, and organization of the USARC, which commands all Army Reserve units in the continental United States. Find out how the USARC evolved from a provisional command to a major subordinate command under FORSCOM since 1991.
The fiscal year 2010 president's budget request for a 2.9% military pay raise was consistent with this formula. However, Congress, in fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009 approved the pay raise as the ECI increase plus 0.5%. The 2007 pay raise was equal to the ECI. A military pay raise larger than the permanent formula is not uncommon.
Learn about the seven reserve components of the U.S. military, which are military organizations that augment the active duty forces when necessary. The reserve components include the National Guard, the Army Reserve, the Navy Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve, the Air Force Reserve, the Coast Guard Reserve, and the civilian auxiliaries.
Learn about the history, mission, and structure of the Army ROTC, a program that trains college students to be officers and leaders of character in the U.S. Army. Find out the requirements, curriculum, and benefits of joining the Army ROTC and the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Selected Reserve are U.S. military Ready Reserve members who are in active status and can be mobilized in an emergency. Learn about their requirements, benefits, and components in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Air National Guard, and Coast Guard.
Learn about the different versions and criteria of the Overseas Service Ribbon, a military award for U.S. service members who perform tours outside the U.S. borders. The ribbon is issued in two grades, short and long, and has various designations for different branches and locations.