It's a pretty lame point. We're fine with spending on members of the military because, at any point, they may have to put their lives on the line for the rest of us. National defense isn't something you can prepare for after you need it.
There are valid arguments to be made for society banding together and providing health care for everyone. "but the military gets it" isn't one of them.
Still though, government-provided medical insurance is accepted as a perk in this context, where as in other contexts, many Americans express extreme skepticism about the concept.
There are valid arguments to be made for society banding together and providing health care for everyone. "but the military gets it" isn't one of them.