First paycheck from the US Army as a buck private in 1967 (still have all my army pay stubs). Granted it wasn’t for the full month. Last one was $405 as an E5. Big bucks.

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I like the watermark on the LES "You must report all errors to your commander!"

My best friend's dad was a bird Colonel. I remember my friend's mom telling me that if the Army overpaid you they would get it back eventually. It may take years, but they'll track it down, even if only a nickel, and deduct it from your pay.

During the Reagan years (and maybe even started late in the Carter admin) they really jacked up pay so it approached something livable. Maybe not for E1/2/3's, but at least better. It was a volunteer Army of course.

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Next time you see a veteran, thank them for the sacrifice they made for all of us.
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Speaking of pay equity. Think about what LEOs go through. There is no amount of money that can be too much for the toll it takes on their health, mental health, and the their family.

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March 9, 1916, famous Mexican bandit Pancho Villa launched a raid into the United States, attacking the town of Columbus, New Mexico along with several hundred guerillas. The force killed seventeen Americans and laid waste to the town. U.S. Cavalrymen from nearby Fort Furlong pursued the
raiders, catching up with and killing dozens of them before the bulk of the bandits were able to escape into Mexico.
Immediately, President Woodrow Wilson mobilized all available forces to apprehend Villa and his men. To search out the bandit nearly 10,000 soldiers entered Mexico. Unfortunately for them, Villa had intimate knowledge of Northern Mexico’s rugged terrain. He was able to elude his pursuers for months, hiding out among a populace that supported him and his activities. On June 21 American troops were still in Mexico and the crisis widened even further.
Mexican troops, fed up with the U.S. for lingering so long in their territory, launched an attack on a detachment of U.S. Cavalry outside Carrizal, Mexico. War would most likely have been declared, but at the time the situation in Europe regarding World War I was becoming critical. In January 1917, all American troops were ordered home, unsuccessful in their quest to catch Pancho Villa.

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Bullion-Lady Franklin Mines at Kingston, New Mexico ca. 1880s

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Pic of my car back in the day

Gordie Howe checking a player into the boards in 1956.

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even adjusted for inflation that is very low pay (considering it'involves getting shot at, and being away from home for a full year)
E-4 Basic 1,654.37
hostile fire 425.19 on top
foreign duty 100.50

That's $2,181.60 adjusted for inflation, today



Current E-4 $2,393 < 2 years < $2,905
hostile fire 225
overseas 80 ?

total
2698 < 2 years < 3210



So adjusted for inflation, they are short 500 to 1000 bucks compared to current E4's

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You forgot to include the free room and board!

Random:

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But men went to war because their country needed them. Now we have a bunch of uptight woke kids whining that their college debt for the degree they got in some obscure unemployable skill is too high or their iphone isn't working. :rolleyes:

Speaking of Presidents Day, random:
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Random, non-political pictures and commentary:

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Everyone said Mr Hockey was the kindest softest hearted person they knew OFF the ice but on the ice he was brutal. His elbows were considered lethal weapons and it was all legal back in the day.
Some of the greats:
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Drag Racing Trophy Girl, Barbara Roufs-1970's.

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If you're going to lose an eye, that's certainly the way to do it.

I think we're free of carpeting issues here.

technically, walking is how man catches much faster animals in the bush.
antilopes and whatever are way to fast to hunt without firearms, but the stamina of bushmen in tracking them is what wears em down... especially true in dry areas.

And that planet with the Gorn looks very dry :D

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they are carnivirous mofo's..
Swallow whole pigeons land even bigger birds ive.

pigeon be like "good by cruel world"
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