Had to look it up, as I really didn't remember.

In July of 1976 I earned $374 monthly as a Private E1, U.S. Army.

By the time I got to my permanent party base at Ft Bragg I was an E3, and remember living comfortably.

Consider that at my time at Ft McClellan in November 1976 I bought my first Remington 788 on sale for $89 at a hardware store just off post.. Regular price $99...


"Chances Will Be Taken"