What benefits follow a SPC if they ETS after just their first enlistment?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:54:51 -0400

So I am a SPC and when I joined the Army I came in with the intention just to do 4 years because I had always wanted to do a service to my country and for the Vets that died for me. I am still getting out and have 1 year left. Is there any benefits at all that I will take with me when I go other than my G I Bill?

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 20 at 2015 10:59 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:59:23 -0400

I would contact your VA Rep for that info.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 20 at 2015 11:19 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:19:21 -0400

Some federal jobs are only open for veterans. They are looking at the GI Bill to be used as an investment for a small business.

Response by SSG John Jensen made Aug 20 at 2015 11:59 AM

SSG John Jensen — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:59:21 -0400

if you go for civil service jobs, there are hiring points for Vets. In federal civil service, vacation time earned is based on longevity - 4 hrs/ pay period up to 3 yrs( about 14 days/yr) 6hrs/ pay period up to 16 years (about 28 days/ yr) If you hire on civil service with 4 yrs active duty, you're starting at 6hrs/ pay period, and civil service who started straight from civilian will be jealous, sorry if I'm clear as mud here but most civil services are based on that, so police, fire, school district, city, county, state, federal jobs, and your 4 years active duty will count towards retirement in those jobs.
I'm a retired Nat'l Guard Technician, and my parents are retired teachers and Dad's 3 yrs in the army counted for his teachers retirement

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 12:05 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:05:07 -0400

As long as you have an Honorable discharge, then all of your benefits should follow. Contact your nearest VA rep and ask for that info.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2015 8:32 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:32:38 -0400

I may a medic at BAMC in San Antonio TX and I plan on continuing as a paramedic when I ETS so that would be one of the Civil jobs that you speak of?

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 1:20 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:20:22 -0400

The gi bill is huge. You also get a bunch of unemployment benefits. The VA hospitals. VA home/business loan. If you have rough times the VA will give you 500 or 1000 dollars once a year with proof on a 1st come 1st serve basis.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2021 2:22 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:22:01 -0500

The other one is zero down payment on a house.

Response by SMSgt Franziska Ellett made Mar 10 at 2021 9:30 PM

SMSgt Franziska Ellett — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:30:58 -0500

Unless the rules have changed, if you’ve served at 24 months of active duty and separate under honorable conditions you shouldn’t lose any VA benefits. I’m not up on the current GI Bill requirements, but you shouldn’t lose the rest.