[higgmeister]

As an Airman with a wife, I augmented my below poverty level income by bagging groceries at the Commissary for tips only.   My Grandfather traveled all over for the United States Bureau of Mines, teaching first aid and safety.   He knew that a good tip starting on the first day can get good service for the whole say.

[proud American in Canada]

Well, yes. Your grandfather was right.

Tons more disturbing to me is that you were serving in the military but received a below poverty level income. That is absolutely wrong and outrageous.

Perhaps check with the VA; haven’t heard tons of good stories, but it might be worth a shot.

This infuriates me and I’m not even in the military!