Joining the United States Military

by Michael Morales

Choosing to join the military today can be a decision that provides valuable benefits for a lifetime. With jobs hard to come by and education costs soaring, many men and women are enlisting in different branches of the military for the financial and educational benefits that are offered. Today's financial benefits for military personal come close to $100,000 per year when all benefits are added up. This can make life much easier for individuals while providing a better future for them as well.

Financial Benefits: Enlistees today are being offered higher enlistment bonuses than ever, depending on the military branch they choose. With housing allowances and meal allowances, health, dental and life insurance provided along with base pay, soldiers and their families are well taken care of. Military personal who chose to live on base are provided with free meals and housing. Those who choose to live off base are given allowance money to help cover the costs of housing and food.

Educational Benefits: Military personal are all well trained in a specialty career, whether it is learning new skills that the enlistee will perform well at or obtaining a college degree, either choice the individual is prepared and trained to perform skilled duties while serving in the military as well as taking those skills with them into civilian life.

Insurance and Vacation Benefits: Military personal receive full dental and health insurance at little to no cost. They also receive life insurance and benefits are also given to family members. Enlistees are given weekends off, 30 days of vacation per year and holidays off or paid. Sick days are provided as needed.

Travel and Adventure Benefits: Joining the military can be one way to get to travel the world without the expense. Meeting others and learning about their customs and cultures can be a very enriching experience. Moving to different military bases located around the country or world also offers individuals an opportunity to see new places and meet new people.

Veteran Benefits: Not only does the military offer many valuable benefits while serving but some benefits are also offered for individuals when they are discharged or retire. Purchasing a home is easier for veterans as they are given the opportunity to take advantage of a VA loan. These loans offer low interest and most qualify for no down payment. Veterans also are given the opportunity to obtain an education with funds available to help cover costs. The military also offers a savings and retirement program that ensures a monthly check upon retirement.

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Bring Courage, Honor, and Commitment to your Wallet with Marines Checks

By Alan Plastin

Do you have a loved one that is serving in the Marines at present time? Are you a current Marine or a former Marine? Are you tired of your boring personal bank checks? If so, then there is no better way of sowing everyone your pride and appreciated in the US Marines then by carrying bank checks that feature them.

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. The Marines are accountable for providing military protection by utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy in order to bring combined-arms task forces to crises around the world.

The United States Marines are totally engaged in the struggle for freedom around the world. Their sacrifices and commitment keep not only their fellow Americans secure, but others all over the globe safe as well.

If you would like to show your appreciation for America's valiant Marines every day then you should consider getting these U.S. Marines personal checks. Their patriotic designs offer you an amazing and valuable way of sharing your satisfaction in the Marines. Plus, when you purchase your checks over the Internet, they are not as pricey as they would be at your local bank and you will probably get them even sooner.

There are several different designs to choose from if you would like to purchase Marines checks. One of the most popular designs features a commanding photograph of a group of Marines, standing at attention. You can also purchase matching return labels and identity cards with these checks, too. In addition, a coordinating leather checkbook cover can be bought which is red in color and features the phrase "Semper Fi."

The Marine Corps League checks feature an illustrated likeness of Marines raising the American flag at Iwo Jima.

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Tips On Choosing Hunter Talents

By Wayne Allen

Any veteran of World of Warcraft will relate that hunter talents have changed quite a bit, but what hasn't changed is that all talent specs for the Hunter make them effective at leveling to one extent or another. As a player approaches end-game, however, things get less flexible and tough decisions have to be made between possible specs.

Talents in the beast mastery tree improve the damage output of a Hunter's pet, as well as its ability to survive. Even though all hunter specs are good for leveling, this tree is considered the best for leveling quickly. However, there are some downsides. Specifically, if anything happens to the hunter's pet during a battle, he or she will find themselves without their biggest source of damage.

As mentioned before, end-game instances and player versus player changes the field for choosing talents quite a lot. BM is currently considered less powerful than Marksmanship or Survival at high levels, even when a Beast Mastery specialized hunter is optimally geared.

All great talent builds take some points in Marksmanship, which boosts the damage and effectiveness of a Hunter's ranged attacks. Lethal Shots, Mortal Shots, Careful Aim are usually maxed out, and at least one point is put into Go for the Throat. If a player chooses to specialize in Marksmanship, the talent tree is considered to be very powerful in raids and player versus player combat

Even though Survival is not the most recommended talent build to level up a Hunter, it becomes more powerful in end-game instances and against other players. Usually, talents like Replenishment help out the other players in a raid with mana management. Explosive Shot is the final talent in the Survival tree and well worth the additional points.

The Hunter character is one of the most popular classes in the game World of Warcraft. There are many different builds that can be utilized through the talent tree. - 31889

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If you need to stay current on the best hunter talents, scan the Warcraft forums and always check the patch notes to see how changes to the game will affect your Hunter build.