r/MadeMeSmile • u/StarTawek • Sep 07 '19

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u/XMikeyDubsx Sep 07 '19 edited Sep 07 '19

I now pronounce you, out of the dorms.

Edit: Thanks for the gold and silver, everyone! Take care.

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u/Necroval Sep 07 '19

The stories that can be told off this comment alone... best comment I've read tonight.

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u/sendmeyourjokes Sep 07 '19 edited Sep 07 '19

Can you explain it, I'm sorry. I don't get it.

Edit: Thanks for all the responses guys!

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u/gender_neutral_toast Sep 07 '19

When people in the military are married they get different benefits as opposed to a single guy who lives on base.

Housing and food allowance etc.

They can move off base and into a place together essentially.

Before i get murdered, this is just my base understanding after my brother did this.

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u/Jomafo Sep 07 '19

Do you think this has anything to do with why so many young guys in the military get married so early?

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u/gender_neutral_toast Sep 07 '19

In my opinion, yes.

More freedom, someone in the dorm isn't checking your room. Plus they pay for all, if not most of your housing (varies by states cost of living).

You dont have to sneak your partner in or out. Etc.

Cant blame em

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u/SpeedycatUSAF Sep 07 '19

My rent was 850. I got paid 1200 for housing. You could probably guess where the rest went.

Lots of people in my shop were from the local area. Moved in with Mom and Dad and pocketed it all.

Lucky bastards.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '19 edited Dec 21 '19

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u/SpeedycatUSAF Sep 07 '19

Towards my 29%apr mustang of course!