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To: Road Walker who wrote (327560)	2/27/2007 6:46:22 AM
From: Elroy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573834

Looks like my guess of $36k was a bit low. During the first three years of his Presidency, basic pay alone has increased by more than 21 percent. Many servicemembers have seen much more than that. And, basic pay is only two-thirds of servicemembers’ take-home pay. The increase in basic salary and payments for food and housing has reached almost 29 percent. In addition, the food and housing allowances are provided tax-free, so their actual value is significantly higher. Average compensation is now more than $40,000 for enlisted members and more than $79,000 for officers. Servicemembers also receive retirement benefits and health care for themselves and their families at little or no charge. whitehouse.gov