04-13-07, 10:38 PM
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Cold War Boomer 
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This pay hike doesn't kick in till January next year, but an E-5 will recieve ...
That's good pay for a single sailor, solider or airman ... married gets housing allowance ... true off base can cost you big time ,but I still think it's a lot of money. Especially if you go to sea on a submarine now days ... sub pay, special rates like nuc's get paid extra, plus clothing allowance and the 10% overseas saving plan (if they still have it)
you could be at sea for five or six months and have over $10,000 waiting for you.
I have seen grown (over 25 lol) submarine sailors spend three months pay in one week-end ... of course they were single.
Did your read the article about bonus pay for shipping over (staying in the service)? Up to $150,000 for sharp shooters ... not a bad way to go, uh?
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