Name:   MAJ USA RET - Subject:   And Date:   2/21/2011 10:44:29 AM

How gently I wanted to stay out of this. 

I don’t connect the “compensation” for serving with the “honor” of serving.  I am thankful that the tradition and privilege, in my family, of service to our country was passed to me.   
 

The military serves under the direction of civilians.  Civilians decide what is enough or not enough; one cannot serve in the military with intent to aggrandize one’s self financially. 

What I am given is enough for me.  Thank you.