Military members free healthcare, housing, food, education, tax payer funded commissary, and PX/BX shopping and a camaraderie unmatched in the rest of American society, the U.S. military gives us a glimpse into a successful socialist model that is often overlooked in political conversations on the left and right.
When military members leave active duty service, many are eligible for VA healthcare for the rest of the lives. Female service members and military spouses receive free pre-natal care and members of both genders receive paid leave after their child is born. Subsidized or free childcare is also available for members on many active duty bases; all made possible by taxpayer dollars.
military socialism extends beyond meeting its members’ most basic needs.
The military also provides job training and free higher education. They receive tuition assistance towards a bachelor’s degree while on active duty. After three years of service, members become eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill which covers 100% of the their tuition and fees as well as a stipend for books in addition to a living stipend for non active duty members. If they used tuition assistance to achieve their degree it can be transferred to their spouse or dependents.
When military members leave active duty service, many are eligible for VA healthcare for the rest of the lives. Female service members and military spouses receive free pre-natal care and members of both genders receive paid leave after their child is born. Subsidized or free childcare is also available for members on many active duty bases; all made possible by taxpayer dollars.
military socialism extends beyond meeting its members’ most basic needs.
The military also provides job training and free higher education. They receive tuition assistance towards a bachelor’s degree while on active duty. After three years of service, members become eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill which covers 100% of the their tuition and fees as well as a stipend for books in addition to a living stipend for non active duty members. If they used tuition assistance to achieve their degree it can be transferred to their spouse or dependents.