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Enlisted troops aren’t happy with talk of changes to the military retirement system, according to Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III. In a conversation with reporters this week. Chandler said the topic was one of the biggest concerns he has heard from troops worldwide in recent months, with the vast majority opposed to [...]

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Here are the reasons why the military are renting instead of buying. 1.      Military households tend to move every two to four years, often with little notice, and usually arrive in the D.C. area with sticker shock, despite access to a tax-free housing allowance and special government-guaranteed mortgages with little or no down payment required. [...]

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If you’re a veteran who served overseas in the past two years, you’re likely eligible for a $8,000 tax credit when purchasing a home. But the clock is ticking on the Veteran’s Home Buyer Tax Credit program. The program was extended for veterans who were overseas but it is about to go away. Under the [...]

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Through 2011 for Veterans

August 3, 2010 1st Time Homebuyer

With many of our brave men and women currently overseas defending our freedom, we need to make sure they know how grateful we are for their service to our country. These courageous Americans fight on foreign soil while their loved ones eagerly await their return home. Because of this, we should ever forget to thank [...]

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How should I calculate the distance between my current residence and future residence to see if I qualify for PCS entitlements (by being at least 10 miles closer to Ft. Meade)?

June 22, 2010 Ft. Meade BRAC

Originally found at BRAC information Permanent Change of Station (PCS) How should I calculate the distance between my current residence and future residence to see if I qualify for PCS entitlements (by being at least 10 miles closer to Ft. Meade)? ANSWER: You can use on-line tools such as Google Maps and Map Quest to [...]

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