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I think you’d be surprised.

E4 enlisted make $27k per year. Crap right? But their housing and food is paid for. That $27k is entirely discretionary.

If you’re serving in Atlanta Georgia, take home is $22k per year. So about $1,900 a month, after housing and food.

That’s why so many enlisted buy motorcycles and new Camerons. It’s a good chunk of money when your 22.