Subject: Military Paid too much?

[427TJ]

NO! I couldn't do that job---couldn't kiss that much a$$ either. I like people, really I do, but my moral compass would go wild among that crowd. But it would be nice to get Congress' lifetime health care and retirement benefits. Oh, and the paycheck ain't bad. Plus, they get free parking up front at Washington National (Reagan) airport. Hey, you need a Congresional representative in your neck of the woods?

[Salvatore]

You da man Bill. Like I said, my son is going to Iraq. We are not happy about it. I don't care what they get paid. If he doesn't come back, it is all in vein. Don't know why the National Guard has to get deployed to there. I don't think this will ever end.

[Seattle Sam]

Whitetop, you are correct to point out the additional benefits over base pay. Where I have seen serious problem is with reservists, who often are leaving behind a family and a full set of bills along with their civilian paycheck. It can be a real hardship to cover all expenses while called up on active duty.

It's not a perfect world, they did volunteer, but it can be very tough for them.

Sam, my best wishes and Godspeed to your son, I know you will be praying everyday for his safe return - I pray that your prayers are answered and all ends well for you and your family.

-Sam

[Salvatore]

Thank you Sam. I have 4 sons and he is our second.

[Xplantdad]

SC69Sam,

How is your transplanted son doing? Hope all is going well. My daughter is also doing well, no rejection episodes(thank God)

[71SSNova]

Spent 6- 1/2 years in the Navy, here's my pay
1974 - $4,486 bought a 70 Nova SS for $1250.
1975 - $4,682
1976 - $5,657 got married in July so I received more pay for a family
Discharged Sept 1977 - $6,618 last 4 months was a factory job
July 1978 went back in Navy so first six months was factory pay - $10,587
1979 - $7,671
1980 - $8,801
Discharged April - 1981 - $4,037 Reagan admin boosted pay $200 a month, I thought it was great.
Yes, I got free medical for myself and family when I was married. When I was on shore duty for the two years July '78 to July '80, we lived in military housing which was a three bedroom house and utilities for about $250 month. Do the math and take $3k from my pay for those 2 years, not much to live on. And when I went back on a ship, my family moved back home to Ohio where the wife paid rent and utilities like everyone else.
I don't care whether the liberals or conservatives are in charge, MILITARY PAY SUCKS , always has and always will.
For these idiots that think the military earns too much, wonder why they don't join to make those big figures?

Why did I do it, because I love the country I live in and the freedom I have. I've been around the world and I did not see one place I would prefer to live in. I'd like to see some more of the world but I'll always come home to the USA to live.

And I would serve again in a heartbeat!!!

I thank every veteran that has served for giving us a great country to live in.
GOD BLESS THE USA