JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Did you know that you are able to transfer this benefit to your dependents? Did you know that to be able to do this transfer you could incur an active-duty service commitment?
The following is a breakdown on how many more years you will be required to transfer benefits:
Retirement eligible before Aug. 1, 2009 = 0 years
Retirement eligible between Aug. 2, 2009 - July 31, 2010 = one year
Retirement eligible between Aug. 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 = two years
Retirement eligible between Aug.1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 = three years
Retirement eligible after Aug. 1, 2012 = four years
For more information about the Post 9/11 GI Bill or any other career decision you might have, please contact Master Sgt. Donny Leydig, Joint Base Charleston-Air Base's career advisor at 963-2768, or visit the Community of Practice "Joint Base Charleston's Professional Enhancement Center" website.