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I was told it was an all volunteer force, and not in the sense of unpaid volunteer work either. I just think that socialized home ownership and healthcare are good enough that we should provide them to all citizens, not just those who were in the military.

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VA loan is for military and veterans only. It’s a perk for military service, of which there aren’t many. As a vet I’ve used it twice, though I support the program being wider to cover other national service like Peace Corps etc.

Subsidized loans, healthcare, and education - the three most expensive aspects of trying to live in America today. Hardly seems like the perks are lacking.

Here[0] is the 59 page document of medical issues that are disqualifying. I'm 6.18.d.11. I suppose it's 7 year old me's fault for getting a rare disorder.

[0]https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/do...

VA loans aren’t magic. People who get out of the service are often at ends due to issues specific to transitioning out of the military. The serve at the pleasure.

You can get similar loans from FHa and others.

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