Make all military pay and entitlements federal income tax exempt in order to maintain voluntary service levels and broaden service participation.
Benefits to service member: Sends a compelling and immediate message to our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen that the USA recognizes the dedication and selfless service of our military and that their priceless sacrifice is Tax enough to our great nation; an unprecedented ~15% increase in take home pay w/o additional budget appropriations; and, decreases the pay delta between military members and those in the private sector.
Benefits to the nation include: Decreased recruiting costs; decreased private sector competition for talent; and, broader service participation and retention w/o compromising standards.
Tax Exempt = Value and Service