The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team rehearses on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2013, to prepare for the 57th presidential inaugural parade. President Barack Obama, who was elected to serve a second term, will be inaugurated Jan. 21, in Washington, D.C. More than 1,000 airmen will provide support for inaugural events. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O'Shea
Paying For The All-Voluntary Military -- Walter Pincus, Washington Post
The United States can’t sustain the pay, allowances, retirement and health benefits that the all-volunteer military force and their families enjoy, according to a study by the Defense Department’s Reserve Forces Policy Board.
“The all-in cost of the all-volunteer force is one of the time-ticking bombs that could explode our defense capabilities if not dealt with responsibly,” said Arnold L. Punaro, chairman of the board, a former top staffer on the Senate Armed Services Committee and retired Marine Corps major general.
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My Comment: I know that cuts are going to happen .... I also know that this is not going to go down well .... soldiers losing their benefits at a time when politicians are keeping their pensions and benefits untouched.
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