tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post2484777876804092899..comments2023-10-26T06:32:56.972-07:00Comments on Lost in America: Obama Escalates War On MilitaryA Modest Scriblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-60651016956696655382013-12-13T08:50:18.462-07:002013-12-13T08:50:18.462-07:00I would like to start by saying I spent 6 years on...I would like to start by saying I spent 6 years on active duty and am still currently a reservist. I have deployed to Iraq twice. I appreciate everyones service that came before me, however...<br /><br />These programs getting the axe are by no means the worst thing that could happen to the military. Most of those employees are relatives of spouses not spouses themselves... I chose to shop at Walmart or local grocery stores for budget reasons and selection when I had a choice. I will be glad to see them go. Its not about how much they cost but rather what service do they provide. AAFES we go where you go, unless where you go is on the worlds most dangerous road in the world and gets mortared alot... then we will refuse to leave the airport but still make 8 times more than the average soldier for just being in country.<br /><br />As far as Stars and Stripes and AFN goes the last time I saw either one I was in Korea 8 years ago. The availability of the internet has made pretty much obsolete.<br /><br />Cutting these programs was suggestion by a bi-partisan committee that actually recommended further cuts to include a move to a 401k matching system rather than a pension system. Nevermind the fact that Federal civilians that outnumber the military get both but they have a union.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-89703981429857511352013-12-06T16:09:02.835-07:002013-12-06T16:09:02.835-07:00This will obviously make the military a very unatt...This will obviously make the military a very unattractive career move. He has taken down the leadership who might fight these changes and now low level family supports. All I hear is how military families and Vets can't survive without Medicaid or welfare and food stamps which is shameful enough now this. Fuck this guy. I just watched "Parkland" a story of the JFK assassination and the following three days, probably the arguably the last decent democrat. I remember my uncle really partied hard when he heard of JFK's killing, talking of all the damage he was bringing to our country. Well now, I think I'll be heard saying the same when I hear of obama's prayed for, well you know, the "A" word. He is the worst enemy this country has ever seen.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820329703683247263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-59295814085612978732013-12-06T05:21:12.497-07:002013-12-06T05:21:12.497-07:00BlueMax, when a government turns to rewarding welf...BlueMax, when a government turns to rewarding welfare sloth and politicians more than they do the folks who sacrifice the most for this nation, we're in trouble…well, we're in trouble.A Modest Scriblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-23852091981850110242013-12-06T04:29:02.434-07:002013-12-06T04:29:02.434-07:00The military has always justified the low base pay...The military has always justified the low base pay of service members, by continually reminding everyone of the "benefits" that make up the difference in the money not paid. Those benefits included the Commissary, Free Medical and Dental while in the service and also if you retire. I spent 25 years in the Army as a pilot and when I retired in the mid 90's, my base pay was $3200 a month compared to Airline Captains that were making $20,000+ a month. BUT I had ALL those great benefits! Well, the Commissary looks like it is going away, the Class 6 went away in 1970, the PX/BX had to start supporting the MWR (moral and welfare fund) in the 1980's and thus became more expensive than Walmart, the Free Medical and Dental went away even before I retired. <br /><br />If the economy ever improves, which is doubtful, it will be impossible for the military to get volunteers in any branch of the services. Even today, a brand new recruit in the military makes $1402 a month base pay, just a few dollars more than a new hire at McDonald's. Of course, the McD's employee only works 40 hours or less a week. That brand new recruit is doing closer to 70..and with only the Commissary left as a benefit....until it too is gone.BlueMaxnoreply@blogger.com