war? (cont.)

I honestly joined because all of my favorite people in history served in the military. All my favorite heroes and politicans. So I wanted to be like them..

I joined for purpose. Honestly, before I signed up, I didn't know any famous heroes in the military. I do now. As a single guy in the military I don't see how we get paid well. Sending off a car payment, phone bill, ISP bill, and keeping uniforms nice and tidy, really cuts into paycheck.

I'm and E-5 living off post, that might be how or why I've been able to save so much and live so good. When im not frying my *** off in the desert for 13 months

I to am E-5 but I live in the barracks (we are not given the option). I am stationed at MCAGCC in 29 Palms, CA. If you have been to Ft. Irwin, just go further out into the desert and you will find us. The cost of living is low out here, but that still does not justify the low pay. Of course, only a fool would do this for the money.

True that, the army actually leaves moving off post to the discretion of the commander, I got out exactly one week before a new commander came around and said E-5's can't do that anymore. My BAH and BAS do account for about half my pay check now. I would say that only a fool would do what me and you do for the money. Because our jobs are dangerous and miserable at times. But if someone were to join say the airforce or the navy and get the same benefits we are ie.. college is paid for etc etc, I think that would be pretty smart of them.. like joining the coast gaurd or something. ... and I've never been to Fort Irwin, have you ever been to fort stewart... lost in the woods.

The only reason I dont join the military is I am not physically fit to do so, if I was I would seriously consider it.