This year’s military pay chart shows a 3% increase in military basic pay. This builds on last years 3.1% increase. Here’s a breakdown of exactly what that means for you and your family with the proposed 2021 military pay. These pay rates were approved through the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, commonly referred to as […]
Support Blue Star Families: Take the Military Family Lifestyle Survey
Family ResourcesEach year, Blue Star Families hosts their Military Family Lifestyle Survey, alongside their partners at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. The intent is pretty straight forward: They aim to create a proverbial “snapshot” of the current state of military families all across the force. The data collected is then used to inform leaders […]
10 National Guard Benefits You Might Not Know About
ArmyThe Army National Guard is frequently misunderstood by the public. Is it a militia? Who does it answer to? What do they do besides fill sandbags for floods? Since 9/11, the Army National Guard has been called on to not only contribute to its state mission of humanitarian relief and civil security but has also […]
How long does it take to become a fighter pilot?
LifestyleWelcome to our newest Sandboxx series: Air Force Fighter Pilots with U.S. Air Force F-35 pilot instructor and Sandboxx News contributor, Major Justin “Hasard” Lee. In this series, Justin will be taking us through every facet of the fighter pilot lifestyle, breaking it down for you in a way that you’ve never seen before. In this […]
What is air force fighter pilot training like?
CareerWelcome to our newest Sandboxx series: Air Force Fighter Pilots with U.S. Air Force F-35 pilot instructor and Sandboxx News contributor, Major Justin “Hasard” Lee. In this series, Justin will be taking us through every facet of the fighter pilot lifestyle, breaking it down for you in a way that you’ve never seen before. In this […]
5 Marine Corps Bases You’re Most Likely To Get Stationed At
LifestyleCongratulations, you are now a Marine! You made it through boot camp, various training courses, and graduated from your MOS school. You are probably thinking, now what? Here is a list of the 5 Marine Corps Bases you’re most likely to get stationed at. Where you go from here may depend on your MOS, but will […]
Shipping delays due to Covid-19
Help CenterHere at Sandboxx, we understand there is a lot of concern regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the impact that it is having on the deliverability of your letters to your recruit at basic training. While letter operations at Sandboxx are continuing as normal, we are experiencing shipping delays to the base mailrooms. Here’s what you […]
A Quick Guide to Military Entrances Processing (MEPs)
LifestyleMEPS is the Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where you will go once you have gone through the initial meetings with your recruiter. At MEPS, you will take the ASVAB, choose your MOS and take a physical. If you pass the ASVAB and physical, you will be able to swear into the military on […]
How Long is Army Basic Training
ArmyBefore you embark on your Soldier career, you’ll want to get to know the Army a little better. You’ll want to know how to prepare yourself, and your family and friends for the journey. Regardless of how soon you or your trainee ships-out to Army basic training (also referred to as Basic Combat Training), Sandboxx […]
Sink or Swim? Preparing for U.S. Marine Corps Water Survival Qual
Marine CorpsAs a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival, I can tell you first hand the most important things you need to do to prepare yourself for the water survival course.
