The Fear of A New Economic Paradigm: Military Edition

When I was in the military..

Circulation and Demographics
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Military Demographics Young, active, educated and computer-savvy, our readers have a considerably higher disposable income than the U.S. average.

3.3 million total U.S. military worldwide
Active Duty 1,385,116
Spouses 728,408
Children 1,207,087


Active duty military demographic snapshot
Men 85%
Women 15%
Age 18 - 25 45%
Age 26 - 34 30%
Age 35+ 25%
Married 53%
Note: Numbers are rounded. 0.1% are under age 18

Education
High School Graduate 96%
Some College 45%
College Graduate 18%



Household income (HHI)
Military personnel have access to tremendous on-base benefits, which gives
them a significantly higher disposable income than the general population.
Average Family HHI $71,348 3% higher than the U.S. family household income
Average Officers Salary $85,858
Average Enlisted Salary $42,491
(Sources: Military Times Pay Chart, U.S. Census Bureau)

How does the “Military City” compare?

Income (Billions) Population (Millions) Age (18-34)
New York City $159.0 8.0 24%
“Military City” $79.8 3.3 72%*
Los Angeles $66.1 3.7 27%
Chicago $50.5 2.9 25%

Houston $39.7 2.0 27%
*includes Active Duty and Spouses
Diversity Caucasian 66%
African-American 20%
Hispanic 8%
Other 6%

"The fear they have is simple: they don't really believe that they can compete in the private sector."

Are you a liar or just ignorant?

I was an NCO, in the military (for 11 years) as you say you were, and the NCO's were usually brighter than their Officers. The Officers were generally spineless "yes men", and very few had the courage to actually stand up for their troops. I got out when Clinton got in, because I knew my life and my talents were about to be wasted by the "draft dodger". With NO college education (I was an honor student in high school), and by THE GRACE OF GOD, I work for myself, IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, and have grossed yearly sales as much as half a million dollars.

When I made the decision to get out of the military, I had no idea where life would lead. I just knew I would not serve under a Commander in Chief with his values and morals. That's what you call a conservative following his principles.

1 Corinthians 15:10
"But by the grace of God I am what I am..."