Posted on Mar 13, 2015
Vet proposes change to military pay and benefits
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Very interesting article and one that could produce a viable plan for DOD and our service members, if it was reviewed by congress, which will most likely not happen. Salutes to this veteran for looking out for all of us.
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CSM Michael Lynch, a very good read and a great idea. How ever might I suggest that this NOT apply to any SM that has already served more than 15 years. I do like the idea of a military 401K that the SM can take with them. The National Guard already makes a retiree wait until they are 55 or 60 to collect their pay but they get their other benefits when the retire.
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SFC Boots Attaway
SSG Adam Reed, I did 9.5 years active then a 22 year break in service then was in the guard from 07-13. I was on Title 10 orders when I was injured on patrol in 08. It took them from 10-13 to decide to retire me from active duty even though I was guard. As for highlighting a name first copy the name then in the comment section type the @ symbol then paste the persons name.
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SSG Adam Reed
SFC Boots Attaway That's the difference in benefits between Active and Guard/Reserve. Thanks for the paste tip.
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His article strikes of "parallel thought process." I had suggested in another thread, for each year of service give people 2.5% "contingency pay" (base pay), and then when we need folks we offer up the open slots to them first.
Can you imagine the ability to expand and shrink our roster with folks who already served as opposed to trying to juggle it based on 4 year new enlistments.
Can you imagine the ability to expand and shrink our roster with folks who already served as opposed to trying to juggle it based on 4 year new enlistments.
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MSG Brad Sand
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
I can actually imagine HRC trying to expand and shrink the roster and something that rhymes with Cluster Duck comes instantly to my mind.
I can actually imagine HRC trying to expand and shrink the roster and something that rhymes with Cluster Duck comes instantly to my mind.
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SSG (Join to see)
The one issue I can see with your thought process is someone remaining true to themselves by staying in Military shape.
The ability to go the distance is important. Aside from that it makes good sense instead of spending a ton on training new personnel all the time.
The ability to go the distance is important. Aside from that it makes good sense instead of spending a ton on training new personnel all the time.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SSG (Join to see) Keep in mind that 2.5% (10% at 4 years) of E3 is "nothing" (like 150~ a month?) and having a mechanic, admin guy, etc that we can use stateside while we mobilize reserves/NG, and people that are actually fit.
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