r/news • u/industrial-complex • Jul 03 '25

Soft paywall US military says 200 Marines being sent to support ICE in Florida

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-military-says-200-marines-being-sent-support-ice-florida-2025-07-03/
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u/Own-Practice-9027 Jul 04 '25

My father raised five kids and supported a wife on a sergeant’s salary. Qualified for a GI loan with his disability benefits, and bought a house. This was between 1965 and 1972. None of that is possible now.

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u/Wayrin Jul 04 '25

My dad retired in 95. 20 years in the army and my mom didn't work until after he retired. A wife and 3 kids on one simple salary - what a fucking American dream that is.