GI Bill benefits legislation

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(05-10-2017, 11:32 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/gi-bill-benefits-new-fees-future-enlistees-house-lawmakers

Pay attention to the last line in bold. I think that should be a little further up for honesty's sake, but this is still a discouraging thing with the intended build-up of the armed services and the potential armed conflicts that could result in increased enlistments. I don't know if this will make its way through, but it is definitely something to keep an eye on.

I have absolutely no problem if this is passed and new Soldiers come in knowing they must contribute to their education fund.

Way back when I can in it was called VEAP. Similar deal: They took out $100 of your paycheck for the 1st 1 (or 2?) years and in return you received education benefits upon separation. A few years later we had the choice of cashing out or converting to the Montgomery GI Bill. Being a responsible kid. I took the cash out and put it toward a car.