[cva66snipe]

In 1980 the base pay for an E-4 over 3 years time in service was 603.90 a month. Source: http://www.navycs.com/charts/1980-military-pay-chart.html Of course back then in Norfolk in the Oceanview community a two bedroom apartment went for about $230 a month plus utilities.

Rent today in a similar military in Norfolk {most Oceanview apartments got leveled in about 2002} would likely now be $800 or more a month plus utilities. Has military pay really gone up vs cost of living meaning are troops actually making more money compared to the economy when ones before them served? Most likely Not.

[xone]

Has military pay really gone up vs cost of living meaning are troops actually making more money compared to the economy when ones before them served? Most likely Not.

Thank you, exactly the point.

[GailA]

Hubby is Ret SCPO 60-80, his retirement is $17 K, and RATIONED health care. USS Midway when the pulled the Amb out of Nam, off the coast of Cuba during Missile Crisis. Taught A/B school for electronics and computers after that. Does not take into account the Over seas duties.

Former D congress critter, of the nuddie photos of his privates to UNDER AGED GIRLS serves 1 year of 1 term. Gets $35K and Platinum UN-RATIONED HEALTHCARE FOR LIFE INCLUDING HIS KIDS TO 26. He broke both Federal FCC laws and State Laws, NOT 1 day in prison! For a act any other American male would have gone to prison for.