Speaking from the officer ranks, pay for them wasn't so hot either. Certainly not poverty. But if you figure a Major General (2 stars) is a division commander in charge of about 40K-50K people, compare his salary (I think around 80K/year now) with that of the CEO of Sun (Where I work) with about 40K employees.

When you look at the responsibilities involved, military are grossly underpaid, in all ranks.

TB


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