Fortunately, we no longer have the draft. The quality of the all volunteer Armed Forces is far superior to a drafted Armed Forces.
Unfortunately, no amount of combat pay can compensate for the individual risk each combatant takes on.
It’s an age-old question, isn’t it.
I mean, what sort of compensation is adequate and appropriate for a guy who lays it all on the line for us.
On the one hand, no amount of money will answer; on the other hand, the guys should at least have a good life, whatever that means, so...
Don’t ask me, I have no idea. But I’m in awe of the guys who put themselves in harm’s way for me and mine.