Stop, Obama time.

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I'm not sure of the extent of your service, but if you're under the impression that military healthcare is any benefit, you obviously haven't worked through many injuries. Don't even get me started on the VA.

Granted Tri-Care and the VA aren't the best in the world but it is something. And although taxpayers front the bill you are contractually obligated to protect them and the United States against anything that would harm them. So rather than sitting around and (in some peoples' case) refusing to get a job because its just easier to milk the system than work for your money, you have a responsibility to adhere to and a steady job/career.

I, for one, didn't join for the money. Besides, anything you make while deployed is non-taxable, and you get three pay raises every two years, anyway: one on each two-year anniversary of your Pay Entry Base Date; and the other on 01 Jan.

No one joins the military for the money. I joined to support my country and learn some responsibility (I got into a lot of trouble in highschool and if i hadnt joined it would only have gotten worse). The college money and pay check were nice though. Seeing that pay raise every year can give some motivation to stay enlisted and a sence of accomplishment.