More than a job A lot of young men would give their left arm to avoid the draft, but for most Aborigines, serving in the military, and making a career out of it in particular, not only allows them to pull in a steady monthly salary, but after 20 years of service they can enjoy retirement pay and benefits for the rest of their lives.
原住民從軍為家計在目前徵兵制度下，雖有不少役齡青年想逃避兵役，但對多數原住民來說，當兵，尤其是當職業軍人，不但每月有固定薪水可領，服役滿 20 年以上，還可終身享有退休福利。