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when I went to Iraq, I did my 6 months and came back with 20k single and E-2. This was in 2003

Now guys are getting married prior to leaving and coming back with about 30k in 6 months. (enlisted)

Im out now and did my time of 6 years.


If a kid is lost and confused, then join the military and save all the cash. Get out and use the GI bill for school (semi free schooling paid) and use savings accordingly.

Wish someone told me this when I was in.. at the time young stud with 20k in account. Lets just say that didn't last long. But it was fun!

The only difference is BAH,based on # of dependants. (About $200 or so, depending on the area).

FSA can also be recieved as well. Up to $250/mo for FSAII.

Sorry. Marrying a girl will cost you a LOT! more than the $200mo more BAH and the $250/mo FSAII.

You think you can keep a wife from getting more than $450 a month out of your wallet? The OP can't even keep his GF from getting more than that. It looks to me like she gets $790 that isn't including food, taking her out, etc.

Maybe that's just my civi math...

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what kind of women are you meeting?


there is more than just BHA and FSA. I just cant think of the terminology right now. Its been awhile since I been out. Hazardous pay is also on the list.

there's no free lunch. If people joining the military were coming out of it filthy rich, more people would know about it.

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the main thing is are you wiling to give up your life for 4 years? And are you wiling to risk your life?

Hang in there you'll be back, look at me back driving a Z. Best part is I let her make the decision:tup:

By that time your insurance will not be an issue. Went from a Maxima to 370Z, insurance difference was $36 more a year.

what was your story?

My story:

Drove sports cars most of my single life beginning with 1970 Corvette 454 4spd
Got married went to driving lawnmowers
Raised family
Educated family (down to my last tuition payment, yeah!!)
Drove whatever I could afford during this time
Wife and I go in for Maxima oil change just last week
Drove off with 2010 370Z Roadster (her decision)

Another chapter begins....

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haha
one expensive oil change! but well worth it.

It was a great day as far as impulses go:D

Yeah, Hazardous Duty Pay (basically "Combat pay") wasn't all that much, as I remember it (but this was back in the early 90's). Like $150 bucks a month.

I seem to remember some kind of tax-free status as well (Federal), but I can't remember if it was on ALL your pay or just the hazardous duty portion.

I *should* remember, since I was basically an accountant when I was in. :)

This is 100% correct! :)

when your out there it is tax free.

150.00 has jumped significantly. I don't remember the amount but its way more now.

so you were admin?

Yes, to my ever-lasting shame. At the time, I wanted to be an accountant, just like my Dad. After 4 years of doing that type of work though, I had no further interest in it. Countin' other people's money is not as fun as it sounds! :)

If I could do it over, I'd want to be a gunner on a tank! :excited: