First of all, WilmingtonMAJ, were YOU ever in the military? Just be honest and tell us in your next post. Also, where did you get the idea that all vets got a paycheck for life? You might want to do some research before you spout off. I served 1 hitch in the Marines. I DO NOT get anything in the form of any kind of paycheck. I DO, however have VA medical benefits, for now unless this gets taken away. But even these benefits are structured depending how long a person served, whether or not he has a service connected disability or injury. You might be surprised just how far off base you really are.