the problem with govt pensions isn’t the military pensions... it’s all the govt employees with 6-figure salaries that retire after 15 yrs to 6-figure pensions (a CA lifeguard w/ $200k pension comes to mind)... only to grab another gig and start building another.
of course, when budget cuts come... the very first place the big govt type aim at is military and military pensios
Thank you...I served 21 years on active duty and retired as an Major, after working my way up the enlisted ranks. My pension (before takes and deductions) is about $3,000 a month. I consider it quite generous and I am eternally grateful for my opportunity to serve and the benefits I’ve received.
By comparison, Lois Lerner spent 34 years working for the government. She never had to pass PT tests, lead men and women in combat, or meet exacting standards for personal conduct. Instead, she devoted most of her time to advancing political agendas and persecuting individuals who had opposing views. Much of her conduct was criminal and she should be in federal prison. Instead, she retired as a senior civil service employee earlier this year...her annual pension: $110,000 a year, and with far better health care benefits.
But it’s military retirees who are breaking the bank, you understand.