Name:   MAJ USA RET - Subject:   Military Pensions after 20 years service Date:   9/10/2011 9:33:43 AM

Obviously, from my Forum name, I am retired military (I am a “mustang” - I started out as a draftee private).  My retired military pay is not enough to live on.  I suppose I could go on social security and then have "just enough."  So… as a retired military officer… I cannot afford to retire. 

Retired military have a different mind-set.  They serve first and then continue working to retire from their civilian labors.  Do you know ANY retired military person who is able to work but doesn’t?

Then… what if I had died in Iraq.  How would my SGLI (for which I paid the premiums) compare to the sum of money paid to each of the families of the Twin Towers?

I DID NOT SERVE FOR THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT! 

And, you should consider carefully how you perceive the service of those who defend.