To see Misawa's current COLA rates, visit the DITC Overseas COLA page and use Location Code JA023 DITC Overseas Cost Of Living Allowance.

To find out what your OHA rate will be, visit the DITC OHA page and use Location Code JA023. (Updated bi-weekly.) See similar questions...

All cola drinks are very addictive, regardless of whether they are sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners. It's tragic that so many people are addicted to cola drinks and believe the misleading advertising of the cola industry. How ironic that such a harmful beverage is associated with vitality and enjoyment. The beverage industry is a rogues' gallery of toxic, addictive substances: cola, soda, coffee, tea, and alcohol. These beverages are responsible for a lot of sickness and suffering. See similar questions...

All amounts must be claimed in U.S. dollars. Use the exchange rate on the date you actually paid for the estimate or replacement item. If you haven't yet paid (for an estimated repair, for instance), use the exchange rate on the date that you file your claim. The site used by DoD for currency conversion can be found at http://oanda.com/convert/classic. See similar questions...

The first six months were at Cam Ranh Bay, Army. Then with Long Binh II Field Forces (but we lived in Bien Hoa), and finally with the 25th Division in Cu Chi. See similar questions...

Coffee if possible should be cut from the diet of both parents when trying to conceive. This includes caffeine-reduced coffee - especially if methylated chlorine has been used to extract the caffeine. We also suggest you remove Cola-based drinks when preparing for conception - these contain caffeine and phosphoric acid which can affect phospholipid and calcium absorption. Coffee contains caffeine and chlorogenic acid, which can increase homocysteine levels. See similar questions...

ZEVIA® Natural Cola is naturally caffeinated with 45 mgs of natural caffeine derived from coffee, tea, and kola nut. Compare this to 45.6 mgs. in Diet Coke®, and 36 mgs. in Diet Pepsi®. ZEVIA® Natural Orange and ZEVIA® Natural Twist are caffeine-free. See similar questions...

The Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service (SITES) is a Department of Defense sponsored program that contains information prepared for military personnel and their families. See similar questions...

No, You may get to choose which coast you will be on, but nothing is guaranteed. The Navy will direct where you go depending on the needs of the Navy. Some negotiations may take place between you and your detailer but the ultimate decision depends on where the Navy needs you. See similar questions...

Members in Plan 1 can elect to receive an optional COLA in exchange for an initial reduction in their pension. When inflation is above 3 percent, the member's COLA is 3 percent, and the amount over 3 percent is "banked." When inflation is below 3 percent, the member's COLA is adjusted to include the banked amount. Visit the DRS website. See similar questions...

A COLA is a cost-of-living adjustment that allows retirement benefits to maintain purchasing power by growing with inflation. PERS 1 and TRS 1 have a fixed dollar amount ($1.29 in 2006, $1.33 in 2007) per month / year of service. The other plans have a percentage increase, which is the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 3 percent. See similar questions...

The Buffalo Soldiers were the African American enlisted men in the army after the civil war. Originally there were six regiments of African American soldiers - four infantry and two cavalry. Elements of the 9th and 10th Cavalry and 24th 25th, and 41st Infantry served at Fort Davis. See similar questions...

The fort generally had about 200 men stationed here at any given time. The high-water mark came in February 1884 when Companies I and K of the 16th Infantry and Troops A,B,C,D,H,I,K,and M of the 10th Cavalry were assigned to the post. These added up to over 600 officers and enlisted men; of which over 250 were away from post on patrols, escort duty, or on detail at the pinery. Yes. Probably half of the officers had their families living on post with them. See similar questions...

For long tour areas, you must complete 2/3rds of your tour. This means you must have between 6 and 12 months remaining until DEROS. For short tour areas (1 yr. tours) you must have between 6-10 months until DEROS. You cannot apply prior to meeting these requirements because we cannot reassign you until your DEROS assuming you are qualified and selected. We do not have the authority to curtail your tour. See similar questions...

Not usually. The only OCONUS location open to a volunteer recruiter is Puerto Rico and you must also speak Spanish. See similar questions...

Yes, you can. First, view the expo floor plan for the convention center in the City where you plan to attend the Expo. Select three or four choices and then write the section codes (usually a 3-digit number) in the spaces provided all the way at the bottom of the Registration Form. Alternatively, you may e-mail us at BoothSales [at] TrumpExpo.com with your choices. Note: Placement is not guaranteed and is also subject to availability so be sure to register early. See similar questions...