USDA Direct Rural Loan (502 Direct) for very low or low income. 1  Re: USDA Direct Rural Loan (502 Direct) for very low or low income. 2  Re: USDA Direct Rural Loan (502 Direct) for very low or low income. 3  Re: USDA Direct Rural Loan (502 Direct) for very low or low income. 4  Re: USDA Direct Rural Loan (502 Direct) for very low or low income. I am happy you are having a better time of it. I applied in Jan and they still have not processed my app because of no funding in my area. The area I live in (GREATER Ft Wayne IN area) use a lot of these funds.
A staff sergeant must have served at least 23 months in grade to be considered for promotion to technical sergeant. It normally takes 10â12 total years of service to attain this pay grade.
Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major (E-9) - 10 years TIS and 3 years TIG; The Difference in the USMC E-8 (Master Sergeant and First Sergeant) Master Sergeants and First Sergeants in the Marine Corps are paid the same (both are E-8s). However, the First Sergeant has a much larger degree of authority and responsibility. The First Sergeant wears special rank (with a diamond), and is the top enlisted leader in the unit. First sergeants work directly for the unit commander and are responsible for the morale, welfare, and discipline of all of the enlisted members assigned to the unit.