Originally Posted by bluetwo
Yeah politics suck. Not one troop that I know of really wants to be here. We don't like it any more than those opposed to the war, but since we signed up voluntarily and took an oath to support the President, the Constitution and all of the leaders appointed over us we sort of have an inclination to side with the republicans. That is my look on it anyway.
Some troops are openly opposed to it all but don't go around telling everyone.
I realize that this is an opportunity to save a lot of money. Food, shelter, all the benefits are all here so we pocket almost all of our money, those of us who are single anyway... I may be here as much as 18 months so the way I see it is - $3,000.00 x 18 months = $54,000. :bankin:
Thats alright I supose, like you said you did sign up and must serve whether u agree or not, but atleast you all still have your opinons and arent just following whatever the president says.
Also do you get like a bonus for actaully going there? For actaully being sent to combat? or just the 3k a month?