Lol we got paid more then you lol
Did you, really?
How much of the world did you see, how many experiences did you have, how much responsibility did you shoulder, how did you grow as a man, what did you learn as a leader, etc. etc. ? Not counting the medical and educational benefits of course. Oh yeah I forgot, a home loan if you needed it.
Oh yeah I forgot free breakfast or even dinner in many restaurants on veterans day and I get veterans discounts and dedicated parking at the local hardware store.
I've never seen any of that for one time rental cops or shopping mall guards.
Now tell us all again how much more you were paid.