They are getting the new guys in, to fill the slots, of the older, more seasoned troops out as a cost cutting measure.
O-2’s and E-3’s make less salary than O-4’s and E-5’s.
At least in the case of the AF.
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Are you stating that there are different pay scales for each branch of service?
They are going after Navy Chiefs too. Same reason. Some one with experience has to run an outfit, and I’m sorry an E2/3 are not that experienced.