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How would you describe military pay and benefits?

	Very inadequate
	Adequate, but needs significant improvements
	Okay, but Congress needs to keep on top of it
	Okay as starting wages but not for a career
	The military has outstanding pay and benefits
	Other, please explain in comments.

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