Reservists
California's 45th District is home to a portion of the March Joint Air Reserve Base, which houses more than 8,200 men and women in uniform. Congresswoman Bono is available to help reservists and their family members with questions regarding health care plans, military pay, pension plans or even finding local support groups. Contact a district office more information.
Benefits
When on military duty, Reserve Component members have comprehensive health care coverage through TRICARE. To learn more about health benefits, visit TRICARE's web site.
Contact:
TRICARE Southern California toll-free number: 1.800.242.6788
Additional Resources:
Employee Rights
Service Members Group Life Insurance
Department of Labor Questions & Answers regarding benefits
Education
Serving as a reservist entitles men and women to several education benefits, including loans, tuition assistance and learning credits. Military spouses are also eligible for some education benefits. Many colleges have special enrollment incentives and discounts for veterans and military personnel.
The centerpiece of the veterans education benefit program is the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). This program provides up to 36 months of education benefits, and may be used for:
Degree and certificate programs.
Flight training.
Apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses.
Generally, reserve benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill program amount to $272 a month for 36 months of full-time training.
Additional Resources for Education benefits:
Reserve Education
College Credit for Military Education and Experience
Family & Individual Resources
From military chaplains to a guide for coping with separation from loved ones, the military offers a wide range of services providing personal and spiritual assistance to individual reservists and their families.
Preparing for Return and Reunion
Army Judge Advocate's Legal Services
Chaplains
Red Cross Services for Military Members and Families
Army Family Liaison
Family Center Services from Military.com
Pay and Taxes
Maintaining competitive benefits and pay for military families are important priorities for Congress. The following links provide a detailed reference for determining pay rates for members of the Reserve.
Reserve Pay and Withholdings
Chart for Pay, Benefits and Entitlements
Retirement
Reserve officers are entitled to retirement pay at age 60 if they have completed 20 years of federal service. Personnel must submit an application prior to claiming retirement benefits.
Reserve Retirement System
Monthly Retirement Pay
