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To: Ilaine who wrote (97347)	1/28/2005 1:08:52 PM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793743

<<Basic pay for an E-1 starts at $1142.70/mo.>> Back when I was in the first pay was $87 and they made us spend $50 of that for personal supplies. When I made E-4 it was up to $140 per month plus an extra $100 for housing because I was married.

To: Ilaine who wrote (97347)	1/28/2005 10:38:11 PM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793743

Basic pay for an E-1 starts at $1142.70/mo. That's pretty shabby. Not included in your figure are food, clothing, shelter, work transportation, numerous free or very low cost recreational opportunities, 100% medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and extensive family allowances (free housing, etc) if the soldier is married. After 2 years, the average soldier earns between $20,400 and $22,525 annually plus the bennies listed above and numerous other special and incentive pays not included in base pay.