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BMT (RIP) · 01-09-2014, 05:13

Reasons for keeping pensions high for top brass is diminishing, said Loren Thompson, a military analyst at the Lexington Institute, and a defense industry consultant.

"Elevating pension benefits to retain generals in wartime might make sense, but the next time we go to war most of the senior officers in the force today will be retired," Thompson said.

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/pensi...brass-1.260989

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01-09-2014, 05:13	#1
BMT (RIP) Quiet Professional Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red State Posts: 3,774	Pensions continue to grow for military brass Reasons for keeping pensions high for top brass is diminishing, said Loren Thompson, a military analyst at the Lexington Institute, and a defense industry consultant. "Elevating pension benefits to retain generals in wartime might make sense, but the next time we go to war most of the senior officers in the force today will be retired," Thompson said. http://www.stripes.com/news/us/pensi...brass-1.260989 BMT __________________ Don't mess with old farts...age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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