Originally Posted by
Beachboy
US Navy F18 pilot on shore tour
Year 8/9
Days way from home: 3 months total on detachments
$89K base pay
$20K housing allowance
$3.7K food allowance
$7.8K flight pay
$4.5K Uncle Sam match
Total comp: ~$125k
Trying to get out as soon as possible but the Navy keeps breaking their promise. Was 2 years but now 3 years before i can get out due to "policy" changes to the "wings plus 8 years". Grass looks greener everywhere else.
Thank you for your service and I hope you have a great holiday
Again. THANK YOU