@MFJohnston wrote:
Choices: If you are in the military, you do not get to choose where you live. When you are transferred, you are transferred. ... Or do you mean that folks can choose not to join the military? I suppose. However, I like having a military and would rather folks not make that choice.
Both. You do get to choose where you live -- well, sort of. As enlisted, you pick three duty stations and you get one of those (not sure about Coasties because they have fewer bases of operations.) Unless you're in a specialized rate, you rarely just "get transferred." Also, some of the stations are unaccompanied for various reasons, including costs. These things are not surprises. That's my point. Eyes wide open.
There are some wonderful frugal vlogs available free on Youtube. For most people, stockpiling for emergencies is doable. It might mean, however, that different choices have to be made.
"Let me offer you my definition of social justice: I keep what I earn and you keep what you earn. Do you disagree? Well then tell me how much of what I earn belongs to you - and why?” ~Walter Williams