Has anybody else read Martin Matishak's article in THE HILL today?

2014-11-20T14:04:35-05:00

Senator Carl Levin (D Mich) Backs Pentagon Proposal To Cut Benefits
(Read Here: Http://Thehill.Com/Policy/Defense/224754 Levin Backs Pentagon Proposals To Cut Benefits )
It appears the Joint Chiefs are busy working behind the scenes to cut benefits including, increase in out-of-pocket fees for Tricare and requiring members to pay up to 6% of their housing costs.
Opinions or Comments?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 3:01 PM

2014-11-20T15:01:44-05:00

MSgt Donald G., I'm disappointed to hear that, but not surprised. I assume there's tremendous pressure on senior military leaders to save money, and one way to do that is to cut benefits or increase the out-of-pocket costs to SMs and vets. We've seen the TRICARE cost increase threatened and coming for quite a while.

Here's a good link to the Matishak article: http://thehill.com/policy/defense/224754-levin-backs-pentagon-proposals-to-cut-benefits