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Old 08-06-2007, 05:25   #3
Ret10Echo
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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
No worries mate, it's all going to change in 2008.

When the United States walks out of iraq every (intelligent) "contractor" will be beating feet ahead of the US military to get the hell out of the middle east else face a gruesome beheading. There will be a worldwide glut of "contractors" and most will return to their day jobs as mall security specialists.

2008 should prove to be a very interesting year.

BTW did you read about the US Army Special Forces (us) receiving a $150,000 bonus for the very reasons you posted above?

Team Sergeant
But TS, the real indication that the administration cares about the QP is when the bonus/proficiency pay is translated into additional money in retirement for those of us with some rather interesting medical issues......strong like bull...smart like tractor...(and I am on that list)
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