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from colonel to chef - cookderosa - 07-21-2015
I thought this was inspiring- my husband had this student in his class, he went on and on about how amazing his attitude was (he didn't know his background at the time). As class went on, he shared more and more about his background, and how he was using his GI Bill for school.... this story turned up in our paper yesterday.
Starting a new life as a line cook in Charlotte | The Charlotte Observer
from colonel to chef - Prloko - 07-21-2015
He seems like a really grounded, down to earth person. Good for him. But he really isn't "starting over".
A retired Army Colonel with 30 years service is pulling around $7500 p/m in retired pay, not to mention healthcare, and dental. Add another $2,000 per month for the GI Bill housing allowance and you can see why starting over isn't so difficult for him.
At my TAP class (course for transitioning veterans), the instructor gave an example of two married colonels who retired and went to Hawaii so they could go to college full time and collect the $2900 housing allowance/ each.
I wish they would limit the GI Bill to Captain (O-3) and below as a retired major doesn't really need the help. This would be similar how retired majors cant get veterans preference for federal jobs since they are actually already at an advantage. The money saved can go to ensuring this program doesn't receive austerity cuts in the future.
from colonel to chef - UptonSinclair - 07-21-2015
Considering officers have a degree already, I would be fine with the GI Bill being limited to the enlisted force.
from colonel to chef - Life Long Learning - 07-21-2015
Any Major and above who has a VA rating are a disabled Veteran and do get the Federal Veterans 10 Point preference.
Prloko Wrote:This would be similar how retired majors cant get veterans preference for federal jobs since they are actually already at an advantage. The money saved can go to ensuring this program doesn't receive austerity cuts in the future.
from colonel to chef - Prloko - 07-22-2015
Life Long, I'm well aware of this. That is an exception to the rule. I can either type a general summary, or type the entire OPM guide and EO's on veteran's preference including all the exceptions, what wars and period of service qualifies, etc. Get my drift? Your comment is detracting from the intent of my statement.
from colonel to chef - Life Long Learning - 07-22-2015
The officer listed below deserves his education benefit. The education benefit is a military benefit not a rank benefit. He deserves to have it as much as any Soldier that I know. Heck, not knowing his real military bio he may deserve it more.:patriot:
Prloko Wrote:Life Long, I'm well aware of this. That is an exception to the rule. I can either type a general summary, or type the entire OPM guide and EO's on veteran's preference including all the exceptions, what wars and period of service qualifies, etc. Get my drift? Your comment is detracting from the intent of my statement.
from colonel to chef - cookderosa - 07-22-2015
Prloko Wrote:He seems like a really grounded, down to earth person. Good for him. But he really isn't "starting over".
A retired Army Colonel with 30 years service is pulling around $7500 p/m in retired pay, not to mention healthcare, and dental. Add another $2,000 per month for the GI Bill housing allowance and you can see why starting over isn't so difficult for him.
At my TAP class (course for transitioning veterans), the instructor gave an example of two married colonels who retired and went to Hawaii so they could go to college full time and collect the $2900 housing allowance/ each.
I wish they would limit the GI Bill to Captain (O-3) and below as a retired major doesn't really need the help. This would be similar how retired majors cant get veterans preference for federal jobs since they are actually already at an advantage. The money saved can go to ensuring this program doesn't receive austerity cuts in the future.
Yeah, but all that and a quarter will get you a job at the bottom of any kitchen brigade. There's only one way to climb the culinary ladder.....start peeling colonel.
from colonel to chef - Life Long Learning - 07-23-2015
How about benefits prorated for every year of military service (1 to 20-years) and combat "in country" months counting triple. Those who serve the most should get the most benefit?
Prloko Wrote:I wish they would limit the GI Bill to Captain (O-3) and below as a retired major doesn't really need the help. This would be similar how retired majors cant get veterans preference for federal jobs since they are actually already at an advantage. The money saved can go to ensuring this program doesn't receive austerity cuts in the future.