And folks thought there was a hollow Army in the mid-70s!
Read the entire article. Army to 1950 force level. Air Force similar.
But, for the most part, the jobs, benefits and -- most of all -- the pensions will remain. But the whole thing will just serve less purpose because the government won't actually be doing much of anything.
I've recently been close to the federal workforce, and for those who haven't really seen them in action: you would be amazed. They do almost no work, they socialize all day, they organize softball leagues, golf outings, and morale-boosting picnics. They do this on your dime. During a time of sequestration and furloughs. It's staggering.
These people do not live in the real world. They are not productive. The thought doesn't occur to them. They show up because they want to get paid. End of story.
I'll throw in the caveat that I am not talking about the men and women in uniform who put themselves in harms way. No one questions their commitment or value. But the bureaucrats back home? Total waste.
Cuts? Cuts? You can't possibly cut as much as you ought to. Keep the cuts coming. Cut it all, man. I am sick to death of this parasitical beast we call the federal government.
1950 Force Levels for the Military — while trillions are spend on politically correct projects.