That should result in a significant drop in expenditures. Does it? How much less than before?
If we paid our Military a Living wage they would not need food stamps. They make less than a burger flipper.
Hubby served 20 yrs there was rarely enough pay to fund basics. Good thing he worked on the side repairing TV’s and radios for motels. 5-80. Nothing has changed. The Commissary is as expensive as a regular grocery store. With a few rare bargains. Exchange is designed for Brass not your SCPO and under. No base housing except for Brass.