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Band performs on Navy Destroyer
For what many believe to be the first time in history, an Army band performed on a United States Navy destroyer in the Persian Gulf Aug. 26.
The 34th Infantry Division band, Center Mass, concluded their week-long tour of the gulf after playing five shows in four locations. The band played at Umm Qasr, the Al Basrah Oil Terminal, on the USS Decatur and at Camp Bucca, before returning to Contingency Operating Base Basra Aug. 30.
The highlight of the trip for many of the band members was performing for the Sailors stationed aboard the USS Decatur, which is currently pulling security around the Al Basrah Oil Terminal in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Read More...
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Question: In regards to PDMRA, if an NG Soldier is also a federal, state, or local government employee, they can’t receive pay from PDMRA and simultaneously from their GOVT job. (Double Dipping) The documentation in the PPG states that the soldier could elect to receive Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) at a rate of $200/day, not to exceed #3000/mo. (This is about 15 days PDMRA)
In regards to PDMRA, if an NG Soldier is also a federal, state, or local government employee, they can’t receive pay from PDMRA and simultaneously from their GOVT job. (Double Dipping) The documentation in the PPG states that the soldier could elect to receive Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) at a rate of $200/day, not to exceed #3000/mo. (This is about 15 days PDMRA)
If a reservist or guard member is also a GOVT employee, has of PDMRA, How are the benefits paid out with the AIP? Question #2: Do soldiers also receive BAH while on PDMRA?
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