Military as an alternate to the welfare system??? You have got to be kidding..
You have any idea what kind of hours we work, just in garrison? (hint..think more than 60..no OT)
I have known plenty of people who have stayed in, and plenty who have left...the "benefits" are rapidly declining, as people such as yourself should be more than happy to know..The PX is nothing more than a clearing house for designer clothes which few buy, and end up on the clearance rack in a few months. They have a health care system which makes the real welfare one look like Blue Cross, the commissary is a bargain for dry cereal, but almost everything else is cheaper, and better quality in the civilian market (yes, you have to join the shopper club to realize the savings). I live in an 800 sq foot quarters with my 3 boys...E-7, 14 yrs of service, courtesy of the military welfare system. People who have next to no experience in my job field are hired at twice my salary as civilian contractors. I could go on, but hopefully you get my point.
Before you open you big mouth again, especially on Veteran's Day, think about what you are saying. The American public gets a pretty good deal, at least in terms of manpower. This Veteran's Day brought(partially) to you by a Bronze Star winning, terrorist-attack preventing (opening bullet from NCOER reads "uncovered and prevented 6 planned terrorist attacks through his efforts") Veteran (Afghanistan...BTW, missed that Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Years, too (2001) because of deployment-bet you were enjoying it with your family)
I resent your implications and that you benefit from all I sacrifice