Today I talk with Samantha about the program her husband is currently doing called Green to Gold. It’s a program in the military that allowed enlisted soldiers to transition to officers. The option in this program that Samantha’s husband choose is for 2 years where he finishes his Bachelor’s degree and does ROTC at the college, as well.
I ask Samantha about pay, benefits, and BAH. What does healthcare look like since they aren’t close to a base? How did their family go about choosing a college? Does the GI Bill get used to pay for school? What was the application process like? She said that the process is super competitive and takes about a year to complete all the requirements. The basic requirements are you have to be 30 or under and have enough time in service to complete the program.
Samantha talks about going back to work full time. I ask Samantha about any role changes in the home since they do have young kids and since she is working full time. She says that her husband has taken on lots of those responsibility now and they are all joyful to be getting to spend more time together since Samantha’s husband was previously in a drill sergeants position. Now he is in college and making his own schedule.
This program is a great option for those that are looking to be career service members. Your soldier gets payed while going to college, you get more family time, you have more stability (no unexpected deployments) and when the soldier is finished they will be an officer.
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Articles by Samantha on Military Family Magazine.
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