The Cold War had ended. DOD was happy with their all volunteer military.
Look what they did with it.
Feb 19, 2020 Military.com
Here’s the List of Military Clinics That Will No Longer Serve Retirees, Families
Political parties and personalities are not as interesting as what stays the same no matter who is elected to office.
I’ve never been one to say that military benefits are inadequate. Just stick with whatever was offered when people signed up to stay on for multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and we’re good.
More here: Unsustainable Military Spending
Recommendation:
Insert language into recruiting literature and enlistment documents stating that rules concerning benefits may change at any time & that no definite benefit package will be provided in exchange for 20 years of unrestricted worldwide service. No grandfather clause will apply. Have unit leaders refer to this disclaimer when promoting retention drives, giving re-enlistment speeches, etc.
Some will say that this has already been done, and that you will see if you read the fine print. I say take it out of fine print and make it read like the warnings on a pack of cigarettes.
Recommendation for budget savings:
Phase out ongoing undeclared/unwon wars overseas.
The Department of Defense track record for winning undeclared wars goes back to 1949.
Big Spending
Need more cash for undeclared/unwon wars that never end:
Feb 7, 2020 Military.com
Esper Presses Congress to Bulk Up Next Military Budget
“…more funding for the military to confront China and Russia…”
Nov 14, 2019 Stars and Stripes
Post-9/11 Wars Have Cost American Taxpayers $6.4 trillion, Study Finds
The Dept. of Defense was nowhere to be found on 911. We haven’t won a war since.
Related:
A Formal Congressional Declaration of War
Defense Dept. Lies About Freedom
How did Rhode Island freedoms get over to the Middle East?
Maybe Get Away From The Bragging About Freedom?
Freedom Comes And Goes – Joint Chiefs of Staff Play No Part
Men Died For the Right to Vote?
Military Town – Hometown Pride
Armistice Day Is Now Free Chow Day
Too Many Lies From Veterans – Straight Out of a Land of Make Believe
Four star whistleblowers unavailable to correct generals who lie about undeclared/unwon wars for your freedoms: Lies And Propaganda For Your Freedoms
Questions We’d Love To See In The Made For TV Debates
How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?
Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.
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